aproximar-se

to approach; to get closer

→ aproximar
phrase Rare #39,636
to approach; to get closer Used for moving closer to a person or place. The pronoun “-se” is attached to the infinitive.
PO: Ele tentou aproximar-se dela de todas as maneiras possíveis.
EN: He tried to get closer to her in every possible way.

Ele tentou aproximar-se dela de todas as maneiras possíveis.

He tried to get closer to her in every way possible.

O Sami não estava autorizado a aproximar-se da casa da Layla.

Sami was not allowed to go near Layla's house.

Podem aproximar-se, que eles não mordem.

You can come closer; they don’t bite.

— A Grande Escapada (1966)