come close

• Sich jemandem oder etwas räumlich nähern oder fast einen bestimmten Zustand, eine Bedingung oder ein Ziel erreichen.

To approach someone or something in distance, or to nearly achieve or reach a particular state, condition, or goal.

1. Approach physicallyA2informal

   To move near to someone or something.

   Näher kommen

   • Come close so I can see your face.
   • The cat came close to the fire to warm itself.
   • Don't come close to the edge of the cliff.

2. Almost achieve or reachB1informal

   To nearly achieve a goal, standard, or result.

   Fast erreichen

   • She came close to winning the race.
   • The project came close to being completed on time.
   • He came close to breaking the world record.

3. Almost experience somethingB1informal

   To nearly experience a particular state or event.

   Etwas fast erleben

   • They came close to missing the flight.
   • I came close to crying during the movie.
   • The team came close to losing the match.