Meaning
approach, rapprochement
- the act or process of moving closer to someone or something
- a reconciliation or diplomatic rapprochement between two parties
In a sentence
L'aereo ha iniziato la fase di avvicinamento alla pista.
The airplane began its approach phase to the runway.
C'è stato un progressivo avvicinamento tra le due posizioni politiche.
There has been a gradual rapprochement between the two political stances.
Non si nota alcun avvicinamento tra le parti in conflitto.
No rapprochement is visible between the conflicting parties.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| avvicinamento | masculine · singular |
| avvicinamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed from 'avvicinare' with the nominal suffix '-mento'.
- Used both physically (aviation, sports) and metaphorically (politics, relationships).