bring closer

verbregional/ɐʃɨˈɣaɾ/low

a·che·gar

Definition

To bring near, to move something closer. (Regional usage, especially in Northern Portugal).

Bring the chair closer to the table, please.

He moved closer to the fire to warm up.

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ant

Common collocations

to bring oneself closer to

Do galego-português 'achegar', de 'a-' + 'chegar' (aproximar).