come near (
http://definr.com/come near)
v 1: almost do or experience something; "She came near to
screaming with fear"
2: move towards; "We were approaching our destination"; "They
are drawing near"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer"
[syn:
approach,
near,
come on,
go up,
draw near,
draw close]
3: metaphorically, as in time; "Winter is approaching";
"approaching old age" [syn:
approach]