Heranrücken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Heranrücken" is used as verb with the meaning of "move closer", "draw near" or "pull up".

Essential properties of "heranrücken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: heranrücken
  • Simple past: rückte heran
  • Participle: herangerückt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "heranrücken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move closer to something or someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er rückte näher an den Tisch heran.He moved closer to the table.
  2. Die Stühle rücken an den Tisch heran.The chairs are moving closer to the table.
  3. Sie rückte an ihn heran, um besser zu hören.She moved closer to him to hear better.

2.) "To approach an event or date in time"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Abgabetermin rückt immer näher heran.The submission deadline is drawing ever closer.
  2. Der Winter rückt langsam heran.Winter is slowly approaching.
  3. Der Tag der Prüfung rückt schnell heran.The day of the exam is quickly approaching.
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