looms
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫumz// UK //lˈuːmz// looms
v. to appear as a large, dark, or scary shape, especially when it is close to you. It also describes a future event that feels worrying or unavoidable.
v. to appear or come into view as a large, indistinct, or threatening form. Often used figuratively to describe an impending event that causes anxiety or concern.
A dark mountain looms over the small village.
As the deadline for the project looms, the team is working late every night to finish.
The threat of a global recession looms over the economic summit, forcing world leaders to reconsider their trade policies and domestic spending.
Usage
The verb is intransitive and often followed by the preposition 'over' or 'above'.