Also means
approach
Usage Note
Avvicinare transitively means to bring something nearer, while the reflexive avvicinarsi means to approach or draw near, as in si avvicina l'inverno ('winter is approaching'). Note the double vv and the soft ci; it builds on vicino ('near').
Examples
"Avvicina la sedia al tavolo."
Natural Translation
Bring the chair closer to the table.
Literal Translation
Bring-closer the chair to-the table.

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