Malay dictionary

mendekati

rank #3,109

to approach; to move nearer to

Meanings

  1. 1
    to approach someone for contact, discussion, or negotiation
  2. 2
    to get near to a value, condition, or result
  3. 3
    to approach; to move nearer to

Examples

  • Dia mendekati pintu dengan perlahan.

    He approached the door slowly.

  • Kami berjalan perlahan sambil mendekati sungai itu.

    We walked slowly while approaching the river.

  • Saya akan mendekati jurujual itu untuk bertanya tentang harga telefon ini.

    I will approach the salesperson to ask about this phone's price.

  • Dia berani mendekati guru itu untuk meminta nasihat.

    He bravely approached the teacher to ask for advice.

  • Pengurus sekolah mendekati ibu bapa untuk membincangkan yuran.

    The school administrator approached the parents to discuss the fees.

  • Pasukan lawan sudah mendekati kemenangan, tetapi perlawanan masih belum tamat.

    The opposing team is close to victory, but the match is not over yet.

Word network

Antonyms
mendekatito approach; to move nearer tomenjauhito distance oneself from

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