近づいてきて

came up to

→ 近付く
phrase Rare #45,251
came up to Describes someone or something approaching the speaker or another point of view. Often links to what happens next.
JA: 友達が近づいてきて、手を振った。
EN: My friend came up to me and waved.

知らない人が近づいてきて、そして私に病院へ行く道をたずねた。

A stranger approached me and asked for directions to the hospital.

車に向かって歩いていたら、男が近づいてきて、火を貸してくれと言うんだ

As I was walking toward my car, a man approached me and asked if he could borrow my lighter.

— ミスティック・リバー (2003)

見知らぬ人が近づいてきて私に道を尋ねた。

A stranger approached me and asked for directions.

ルーシーは少年に近づいてきて、少年の頭の上に手を置いた。

Lucy approached the boy and placed her hand on his head.