come close

• Aproximar-se de alguém ou algo em distância, ou quase alcançar um determinado estado, condição ou objetivo.

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.

   Aproximar-se

   • 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.

   Quase alcançar

   • 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.

   Quase experimentar algo

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