Meaning of the word nearing in English

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

nearing

US /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
UK /ˈnɪərɪŋ/

Verb

approaching in time or space; coming close to

Example:
The car was nearing the bridge.
We are nearing the end of the project.