to gradually prepare for something difficult
何か困難なことに向けて徐々に準備をする (nanika konnan na koto ni mukete jojoni junbi wo suru)
"She’s working up to asking for a promotion."
"彼女は昇進をお願いするために働きかけている。" (kanojo wa shoushin wo onegai suru tame ni hatarakikaketeiru)
to compare different opinions before expressing your own
to withdraw from an agreement or contract
to share important or upsetting information with someone
to rely on someone for help or encouragement
to continue developing based on what you have already achiev...
to connect to a meeting or call, especially online