nearing
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈnɪɹɪŋ// UK //nˈiəɹɪŋ// near·ing
v. to get closer to a specific time, place, or amount. You use this when something is about to happen or you are almost at your destination.
v. to approach or draw closer to a point in time, a physical location, or a specific state. Often used in the continuous form to indicate an imminent event or threshold.
The plane is nearing the airport now.
As the project is nearing completion, the team is working extra hours to finish the final report.
The negotiators remained hopeful as the clock ticked toward midnight, signaling that they were finally nearing a consensus on the trade agreement.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. It is frequently used in the present participle form to describe ongoing progress toward a goal.