ichidan verb, transitive verb
bring near; bring close; let go near
Physical or spatial: move something or someone closer to a reference point, or allow someone to approach.
椅子を机に近づけてください。
Please bring the chair closer to the desk.
危ないので子供を川に近
Don't let the children go near the river because it's dangerous.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
associate with; bring together; let come near (a person)
Interpersonal: bring people into closer relationship, or allow someone into one's social circle. Often used with 人 and 仲.
彼は誰も近づけようとしない。
He doesn't let anyone get close to him.
共通の趣味が二人を近づけた。
A shared hobby brought the two of them closer together.