impend
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/ɪmˈpɛnd/
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/ɪm'pend/
To be very close to happening, often something bad or worrying.
A sense of doom impends as the storm clouds gather ominously overhead.
嵐の雲が不吉に頭上に集まるにつれ、差し迫った破滅の感覚が迫る。
To be expected to happen soon, suggesting a sense of anticipation or concern.
The announcement of the new policy impends, leaving the employees in a state of nervous anticipation.
新しい政策の発表が差し迫っており、従業員は緊張した期待感に包まれている。