Answer: approaching

AnswerCrossword Clue
approaching(of an aircraft) Descend toward and prepare to land on (an airfield, runway, etc.)
approachingCome close to (a number, level, or standard) in quality or quantity
approachingSpeak to (someone) for the first time about something, typically with a proposal or request
approachingCome near or nearer to (a future time or event)
approachingStart to deal with (something) in a certain way
approachingAPPROACH, to come near to
approachingCome near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance
approaching(of a future time) Come nearer
approachingBring nearer