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.
폭풍우 구름이 머리 위에 불길하게 모이면서, 임박한 파멸의 느낌이 드리운다.
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.
새 정책 발표가 임박하면서 직원들은 긴장된 기대 상태에 빠져 있다.