Meaning of the word "drawing near" in English

What does "drawing near" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

drawing near

US /ˈdrɔɪŋ nɪr/
UK /ˈdrɔːɪŋ nɪə/

Phrasal Verb

to approach in time or space; to come closer

Example:
The holidays are drawing near, and I'm so excited!
As the deadline began to draw near, the team worked harder.