to get nearer to achieving something
se rapprocher de la réalisation de quelque chose (se rapprocher de la réalisation de quelque chose)
"After several meetings, we are finally closing in on an agreement."
"Après plusieurs réunions, nous sommes enfin sur le point de conclure un accord." (après plusieurs réunions, nous sommes enfin **sur le point de** conclure un accord)
when rain or wind becomes less strong
to be overwhelmed by too much work or snow
to develop a friendly or cooperative connection with others
to withdraw from a position or opinion due to pressure
to wait briefly, usually during a call or service
to release negative feelings toward someone