acercar
bring into + proximity ; approximate ; build + bridges ; draw up.
The order of classes should bring related subjects into proximity.
This is a proposal for a directive to approximate the laws relating to guarantees and indemnities.
This article describes attempts to build bridges across the professions to encourage the exchange of knowledge between curators and conservators.
'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.
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
As the 1992 unification of the European Community looms, East European countries are becoming jittery and apprehensive about the implications for them.
The space man, poor fellow, has presumably wandered up and somehow indicated that his UFO has conked out.
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.
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.
A man came up to me and said he had been referred to me by the reference department.
It is possible to make generalizations leading to predictions of what lies ahead for geoscience information professionals.
We are not ready for it yet, but we are getting closer every day.
What softwares are coming down the pike for potential future e-lending of varied digital content (music, print, video...)?.
She came by to see me yesterday and I told her not to hold out any hope.
As he closed in on the killer, he discovered evidence that points to the unimaginable - a revelation that could rock the entire world.
Many things do not have to be perfect, just in the ballpark.
With the summer rolling in, many of you might be looking for instructions on how to make fresh iced tea.
The idea of tectonic plates moving together or apart is known as a continental drift.
After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, 'Certainly you too are one of them, for your accent betrays you'.
'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.
Outside, spring is on the way, the breeding season has commenced and busy birds everywhere are seeking the perfect home for their brood.
acercarse a [A pie]
approach
get + anywhere near
move into
move toward(s)
move + closer to
reach out to
zoom in
walk up to
walk over to
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.
Am I getting anywhere near your question concerning the problem of displaying or sequencing?.
As we move into the 21st century there is a growing realization that information holds the key to health.
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.
By taking this step, they moved closer to becoming a true 'library without walls'.
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.
The atlas includes a feature which allows the searcher to zoom in with the mouse to view smaller and smaller sections of the world.
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'.
Today, I walked over to my grandmother's house to pay her a visit.
acercarse (a) [Obsoleto]
come nigh (to)
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.
acercarse al final
draw to + an end
draw to + a close
come to + an end
As the war drew to an end, the horrendous scenes of misery and destitution came to light.
In 1971 the experimental phase of PRECIS was drawing to a close as the system became operational in the British national bibliography.
The era of paper-based information systems is coming to an end.
acercarse amenazadoramente
loom up
loom
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.
As the 1992 unification of the European Community looms, East European countries are becoming jittery and apprehensive about the implications for them.
acercarse aun más
bring + closer together
come + closer together
draw + closer together
move + closer together
Automation can bring the work of reference and lending librarians closer together to the benefit of both librarians and users.
I also have the impression, and it is no more than an impression, that the two are coming closer and closer together.
Librarians and information workers, who have often been working separately, must draw closer together.
When water boils the particles do not move closer together but further apart.
acercarse en coche
drive up
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))
The unemployment rate is edging toward 15 percent.
acercarse la hora de
come up for
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.
acercarse más aun
bring + closer together
come + closer together
draw + closer together
move + closer together
Automation can bring the work of reference and lending librarians closer together to the benefit of both librarians and users.
I also have the impression, and it is no more than an impression, that the two are coming closer and closer together.
Librarians and information workers, who have often been working separately, must draw closer together.
When water boils the particles do not move closer together but further apart.
acercarse poco a poco (a)
edge (toward(s))
The unemployment rate is edging toward 15 percent.
acercarse por [También escrito reckie]
mosey
go for/on + a recce
It's quite amusing to watch her mosey around in what appear to be over-sized clown shoes.
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
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 por detrás
creep up behind
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
'Do you ever let anyone leave without inspecting their bags?' Carpozzi asked as she sidled up to the checker.
acercar una toma
pan to
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
This porject joins a set of like-minded initiatives to bring the vision a step closer.
no acercarse
stay (well) away from
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 + clear (of)
stay + clear (of)
keep + clear (of)
This entire target market has steered clear of the public library.
In addition, a towboat without barges in front of it may be towing astern with the towline submerged - so stay clear! .
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
Under the new law, motorists must give 'a wide berth' to stationary emergency vehicles displaying blue, red, or amber emergency warning lights.
This article gives guidance for steering away from some of the more obvious pitfalls when buying software.
no acercarse a Algo ni muerto
would not touch + Nombre + with a barge pole
The Education Secretary says there are some secondary schools in England she 'would not touch with a barge pole'.
que se acerca
oncoming
Some vehicle occupants choose to get out of their vehicles during a pile-up, making them vulnerable to oncoming vehicles.
