as the time draws near; at the last moment; temporary; interim; ad hoc

to approach; to draw near; to be close to (in space or time)

(medicine) clinical

approaching death; on one's deathbed

facing death; at death's door

to face sth; to be confronted with

Welcome! (used by staff to greet customers when they enter a shop or restaurant)

to approach; to come closer

to descend; to arrive; to come

(formal) to honor with one's presence; to attend