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to bring near; to bring close; to let go near
to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
マイクを口に近づけてもう一度話してください。
Please bring the microphone closer to your mouth and speak again.
子供を危険な場所に近づけないようにした。
I made sure not to let the children near the dangerous area.
机を窓側に近づけて明るい場所で作業した。
I moved the desk closer to the window and worked in a bright spot.