aproximar

Senses

1. 1.

   to bring closer, to move closer

   to reduce the physical distance between things or people

2. 2.

   to approach, to draw near

   to come closer to something or someone (reflexive: aproximar-se)

3. 3.

   to approximate, to estimate

   to calculate or express something close to the actual value

4. 4.

   to bring together, to unite

   to create a closer relationship between people or groups

Examples

• "Aproxime a cadeira da mesa para comer."

  Move the chair closer to the table to eat.

• "O inverno está se aproximando rapidamente."

  Winter is approaching rapidly.

• "Esse projeto aproximou muito a nossa equipe."

  This project brought our team much closer together.

Usage

Very commonly used as a reflexive verb (aproximar-se de) meaning "to approach" or "to get close to." The preposition "de" is typically required: "Ele se aproximou de mim" (He approached me). In mathematics and sciences, often used for approximation: "aproximar para dois decimais" (approximate to two decimals).