近づける

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to bring near; to bring close; to let go near
2. v1vt
   to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)

Example sentences

• 電流が流れる電線にコイルを近づけると、コイルにも電気が流れます。

  When a coil is moved near to a wire with current flowing in it current flows in the coil as well.

• 米国の親の中には、息子を麻薬に近づけないためにフットボールを勧めるものが多い。

  Many American parents encourage their sons to play football to keep them away from drugs.

• 彼らの犬はとても獰猛なので、誰も近づけなかった。

  Their dog was so fierce that he kept everyone away.