Acercar in english
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pronunciation: zumɪn part of speech: verb
pronunciation: zumɪn part of speech: verb
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acercarse = loom ; wander up ; go up ; near ; come up to ; lie ahead ; get + closer ; come down + the pike ; come by ; close in on ; roll in ; move together ; come up ; draw up + closer ; be on the way ; draw + near ; come + near ; get along toward(s) ; get on toward(s) ; get on for ; become + close ; head + Posesivo + way ; head + this way.
Example: As the 1992 unification of the European Community looms, East European countries are becoming jittery and apprehensive about the implications for them.Example: The space man, poor fellow, has presumably wandered up and somehow indicated that his UFO has conked out.Example: People are more used to going up for a closer look at an interesting feature on an object rather than selecting a close up photograph from some high-tech display unit.Example: However, the effects of media conglomeration on Times Mirror for bottom line results would pull the plug on the New York venture that was nearing its provisional term and beginning to show positive results.Example: A man came up to me and said he had been referred to me by the reference department.Example: It is possible to make generalizations leading to predictions of what lies ahead for geoscience information professionals.Example: We are not ready for it yet, but we are getting closer every day.Example: What softwares are coming down the pike for potential future e-lending of varied digital content (music, print, video...)?.Example: She came by to see me yesterday and I told her not to hold out any hope.Example: As he closed in on the killer, he discovered evidence that points to the unimaginable -- a revelation that could rock the entire world.Example: With the summer rolling in, many of you might be looking for instructions on how to make fresh iced tea.Example: The idea of tectonic plates moving together or apart is known as a continental drift.Example: After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, 'Certainly you too are one of them, for your accent betrays you'.Example: 'I assume it has something to do with your choice of wardrobe,' Faye said drawing up closer and giving Sarah a hug = 'I assume it has something to do with your choice of wardrobe,' Faye said drawing up closer and giving Sarah a hug.Example: Outside, spring is on the way, the breeding season has commenced and busy birds everywhere are seeking the perfect home for their brood.Example: A new campaign urging the public to vote only for candidates who will oppose abortion in the forthcoming election is gathering speed as the date of the vote draws near.Example: Of course, faeries being faeries, they are particularly good at vanishing from view whenever anyone comes near.Example: When the look of the sky informed us that it was getting along toward suppertime, we climbed down and said 'So long' and 'See you tomorrow,' and went our separate ways in the dusk.Example: It was getting on toward six o'clock so I thought I'd buy myself a beer and go out and sit in a deck chair by the swimming pool.Example: Poor Edna was getting on for thirty and most of her girlfriends were either already married, or about to tie the knot.Example: They became close over the next several months but never quite fell in love -- at least not the head-over-heels, gooey-eyed kind that makes you ache inside.Example: As the clocks go forward and the days are that little bit brighter, we take a look at some of the crime drama highlights heading our way this spring.Example: Another blast of arctic air is headed this way from the Canadian interior -- and is threatening to push the mercury even lower this weekend.acercar = bring into + proximity ; approximate ; build + bridges ; draw up.
Example: The order of classes should bring related subjects into proximity.Example: This is a proposal for a directive to approximate the laws relating to guarantees and indemnities.Example: This article describes attempts to build bridges across the professions to encourage the exchange of knowledge between curators and conservators.Example: 'They are good and wonderful,' Darci said, drawing up her knees into her chest = 'They are good and wonderful,' Darci said, drawing up her knees into her chest.more:
» acercar a = draw + Nombre + closer to .
Example: If the turtles head the wrong way, volunteers can employ red lamps to draw them closer to the ocean = Si las tortugas van por el camino equivocado, los voluntarios pueden emplear lámparas rojas para acercarlas al océano.» acercar en coche = drop + Nombre + off .
Example: When I told her my plans to go to the shops, she said she could drop me off, even though it was out of her way.» acercarse = loom ; wander up ; go up ; near ; come up to ; lie ahead ; get + closer ; come down + the pike ; come by ; close in on ; be just in the ballpark ; roll in ; move together ; come up ; draw up + closer ; be on the way ; draw + near ; come + near ; get along toward(s) [Usado con expresiones temporales] ; get on toward(s) [Utilizado con expresiones temporales] ; get on for [Utilisado con expresiones temporales] ; become + close ; head + Posesivo + way ; head + this way .
Example: As the 1992 unification of the European Community looms, East European countries are becoming jittery and apprehensive about the implications for them. Example: The space man, poor fellow, has presumably wandered up and somehow indicated that his UFO has conked out. Example: People are more used to going up for a closer look at an interesting feature on an object rather than selecting a close up photograph from some high-tech display unit. Example: However, the effects of media conglomeration on Times Mirror for bottom line results would pull the plug on the New York venture that was nearing its provisional term and beginning to show positive results. Example: A man came up to me and said he had been referred to me by the reference department. Example: It is possible to make generalizations leading to predictions of what lies ahead for geoscience information professionals. Example: We are not ready for it yet, but we are getting closer every day. Example: What softwares are coming down the pike for potential future e-lending of varied digital content (music, print, video...)?. Example: She came by to see me yesterday and I told her not to hold out any hope. Example: As he closed in on the killer, he discovered evidence that points to the unimaginable -- a revelation that could rock the entire world. Example: Many things do not have to be perfect, just in the ballpark. Example: With the summer rolling in, many of you might be looking for instructions on how to make fresh iced tea. Example: The idea of tectonic plates moving together or apart is known as a continental drift. Example: After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, 'Certainly you too are one of them, for your accent betrays you'. Example: 'I assume it has something to do with your choice of wardrobe,' Faye said drawing up closer and giving Sarah a hug = "Supongo que tiene algo que ver con tu elección de vestuario," dijo Faye acercándose y dándole un abrazo a Sarah. Example: Outside, spring is on the way, the breeding season has commenced and busy birds everywhere are seeking the perfect home for their brood. Example: A new campaign urging the public to vote only for candidates who will oppose abortion in the forthcoming election is gathering speed as the date of the vote draws near. Example: Of course, faeries being faeries, they are particularly good at vanishing from view whenever anyone comes near. Example: When the look of the sky informed us that it was getting along toward suppertime, we climbed down and said 'So long' and 'See you tomorrow,' and went our separate ways in the dusk. Example: It was getting on toward six o'clock so I thought I'd buy myself a beer and go out and sit in a deck chair by the swimming pool. Example: Poor Edna was getting on for thirty and most of her girlfriends were either already married, or about to tie the knot. Example: They became close over the next several months but never quite fell in love -- at least not the head-over-heels, gooey-eyed kind that makes you ache inside. Example: As the clocks go forward and the days are that little bit brighter, we take a look at some of the crime drama highlights heading our way this spring. Example: Another blast of arctic air is headed this way from the Canadian interior -- and is threatening to push the mercury even lower this weekend.» acercarse a = approach ; get + anywhere near ; move into ; move toward(s) ; move + closer to ; reach out to ; zoom in ; walk up to [A pie] ; walk over (to) ; draw + Nombre + closer to .
Example: The searcher may be the end user, but the end user is approaching the search in some ignorance of his real requirements, or of the literature that might be available to meet those requirements. Example: Am I getting anywhere near your question concerning the problem of displaying or sequencing?. Example: As we move into the 21st century there is a growing realization that information holds the key to health. Example: Nobody could have guessed from the librarian's placid demeanor that she was in a state of extreme agitation as she moved toward Edmonds' door. Example: By taking this step, they moved closer to becoming a true 'library without walls'. Example: The main reason for providing such a service is to reach out to those users who would not visit the library if it offered traditional services only. Example: The atlas includes a feature which allows the searcher to zoom in with the mouse to view smaller and smaller sections of the world. Example: As we were walking up to the place, John, the owner, saw us from over by the barn and told us to just go on in and that he'd be there in a mo'. Example: Today, I walked over to my grandmother's house to pay her a visit. Example: If the turtles head the wrong way, volunteers can employ red lamps to draw them closer to the ocean = Si las tortugas van por el camino equivocado, los voluntarios pueden emplear lámparas rojas para acercarlas al océano.» acercarse (a) = come nigh (to) [Obsoleto] ; come + close (to) .
Example: And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him. Example: I believe we're coming close to the end of human history as we know it.» acercarse a = approach ; get + anywhere near ; move into ; move toward(s) ; move + closer to ; reach out to ; zoom in ; walk up to [A pie] ; walk over (to) ; draw + Nombre + closer to .
Example: The searcher may be the end user, but the end user is approaching the search in some ignorance of his real requirements, or of the literature that might be available to meet those requirements. Example: Am I getting anywhere near your question concerning the problem of displaying or sequencing?. Example: As we move into the 21st century there is a growing realization that information holds the key to health. Example: Nobody could have guessed from the librarian's placid demeanor that she was in a state of extreme agitation as she moved toward Edmonds' door. Example: By taking this step, they moved closer to becoming a true 'library without walls'. Example: The main reason for providing such a service is to reach out to those users who would not visit the library if it offered traditional services only. Example: The atlas includes a feature which allows the searcher to zoom in with the mouse to view smaller and smaller sections of the world. Example: As we were walking up to the place, John, the owner, saw us from over by the barn and told us to just go on in and that he'd be there in a mo'. Example: Today, I walked over to my grandmother's house to pay her a visit. Example: If the turtles head the wrong way, volunteers can employ red lamps to draw them closer to the ocean = Si las tortugas van por el camino equivocado, los voluntarios pueden emplear lámparas rojas para acercarlas al océano.» acercarse a la muerte = near + death .
Example: I don't know if it's coldness or just how the body, overloaded,tends to shut down, but as my brother neared death I felt nothing that resembled grief.
» acercarse al final = draw to + an end ; draw to + a close ; come to + an end ; come to + a close .
Example: As the war drew to an end, the horrendous scenes of misery and destitution came to light. Example: In 1971 the experimental phase of PRECIS was drawing to a close as the system became operational in the British national bibliography. Example: The era of paper-based information systems is coming to an end. Example: With the end of the year coming to a close, more companies are thinking about closing down the week between Christmas and New Years to save energy and costs.» acercarse a matar = close in for + the kill .
Example: They knew my weak spots and closed in for the kill.» acercarse amenazadoramente = loom up ; loom .
Example: He began his last year well enough, but as the year wore on and graduation day loomed up he became less interested than usual in anything to do with school. Example: As the 1992 unification of the European Community looms, East European countries are becoming jittery and apprehensive about the implications for them.» acercarse a saltos = bound up to .
Example: Suddenly they heard a scurry of rushing feet and turned just in time to see her bounding up to greet them.» acercarse aun más = bring + closer together ; come + closer together ; draw + closer together ; move + closer together .
Example: Automation can bring the work of reference and lending librarians closer together to the benefit of both librarians and users. Example: I also have the impression, and it is no more than an impression, that the two are coming closer and closer together. Example: Librarians and information workers, who have often been working separately, must draw closer together. Example: When water boils the particles do not move closer together but further apart.» acercarse corriendo = run up to .
Example: Police say a man was within his rights to shoot and kill a dog that ran up to him.» acercarse en coche = drive up .
Example: We were walking back when a taxi drove up and said he would take us back to the cruise ship for $2.» acercarse gradualmente (a) = edge (toward(s)) .
Example: The unemployment rate is edging toward 15 percent.» acercarse la hora de = come up for ; get along toward(s) [Usado con expresiones temporales] ; get on toward(s) [Utilizado con expresiones temporales] ; get on for [Utilisado con expresiones temporales] .
Example: This article discusses the issues now facing faculty who are coming up for promotion and the issues with which their evaluators must grapple in reviewing their promotion. Example: When the look of the sky informed us that it was getting along toward suppertime, we climbed down and said 'So long' and 'See you tomorrow,' and went our separate ways in the dusk. Example: It was getting on toward six o'clock so I thought I'd buy myself a beer and go out and sit in a deck chair by the swimming pool. Example: Poor Edna was getting on for thirty and most of her girlfriends were either already married, or about to tie the knot.» acercarse más aun = bring + closer together ; come + closer together ; draw + closer together ; move + closer together .
Example: Automation can bring the work of reference and lending librarians closer together to the benefit of both librarians and users. Example: I also have the impression, and it is no more than an impression, that the two are coming closer and closer together. Example: Librarians and information workers, who have often been working separately, must draw closer together. Example: When water boils the particles do not move closer together but further apart.» acercarse muy lentamente = inch + closer (and closer) .
Example: Leo giggled to himself as he inched closer and closer to his target.» acercarse poco a poco (a) = edge (toward(s)) .
Example: The unemployment rate is edging toward 15 percent.» acercarse por = mosey ; go for/on + a recce [También escrito reckie] .
Example: It's quite amusing to watch her mosey around in what appear to be over-sized clown shoes. Example: If you are in doubt, you can always go for a recce on the road bike and design yourself a route with manageable hills.» acercarse por atrás = come up (from) behind .
Example: On March 14, while he was driving his car, two cars came up behind him and shot at him repeatedly -- he died instantly at the scene.» acercarse sigilosamente = pad toward .
Example: The creature padded toward her, slobber glistening and dripping from its mouth, as if anticipating the taste of her flesh.» acercarse sigilosamente por detrás = creep up behind .
Example: In residential areas where people walk all over the road, unless you honk they will not notice that you have crept up behind them.» acercarse sin ser visto = sidle up to .
Example: 'Do you ever let anyone leave without inspecting their bags?' Carpozzi asked as she sidled up to the checker.» acercar una toma = pan to .
Example: The camera pans to each of the four actors, but when it gets to Tara, you see her flirtatiously looking at the camera and primping her hair.» acercar un poco más = bring + Nombre + a step closer .
Example: This porject joins a set of like-minded initiatives to bring the vision a step closer.» no acercarse = stay (well) away from .
Example: This, again, is an area most libraries -- at least the ones I'm familiar with -- have tended to stay away from.» no acercarse (a) = steer + (well) clear (of) ; stay + clear (of) ; keep + clear (of) .
Example: This entire target market has steered clear of the public library. Example: In addition, a towboat without barges in front of it may be towing astern with the towline submerged -- so stay clear! . Example: Residents are being advised to keep clear of seal pups if they find them on the beach or run the risk of committing an offence.» no acercarse a = give + Nombre + a wide berth ; steer away from .
Example: Under the new law, motorists must give 'a wide berth' to stationary emergency vehicles displaying blue, red, or amber emergency warning lights. Example: This article gives guidance for steering away from some of the more obvious pitfalls when buying software.» no acercarse (a) = steer + (well) clear (of) ; stay + clear (of) ; keep + clear (of) .
Example: This entire target market has steered clear of the public library. Example: In addition, a towboat without barges in front of it may be towing astern with the towline submerged -- so stay clear! . Example: Residents are being advised to keep clear of seal pups if they find them on the beach or run the risk of committing an offence.» no acercarse a Algo/Alguien ni muerto = would not touch/trust + Nombre + with a barge pole [El uso de trust por touch es mucho menos común] .
Example: The Education Secretary says there are some secondary schools in England she 'would not touch with a barge pole'.» no acercarse lo más mínimo a = be nowhere near .
Example: Alimony and child support is entirely up to the discretion of the judge and is nowhere near an equitable 50-50 split as mandated by community property laws.» que se acerca = oncoming [on-coming] .
Example: Some vehicle occupants choose to get out of their vehicles during a pile-up, making them vulnerable to oncoming vehicles.» que se acerca en dirección contraria = head-on ; oncoming [on-coming] .
Example: Behaviour Management encourages leadership that is positive, helps prevent situations that are already unsatisfactory from deteriorating, and avoids head-on confrontations between people. Example: Some vehicle occupants choose to get out of their vehicles during a pile-up, making them vulnerable to oncoming vehicles.» que se acerca rápidamente = fast-approaching .
Example: The manufacturing industry readies itself for a fast-approaching future.acercarse = be just in the ballpark.
Example: Many things do not have to be perfect, just in the ballpark.more:
» acercarse (a) = come nigh (to) [Obsoleto] ; come + close (to) .
Example: And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him. Example: I believe we're coming close to the end of human history as we know it.