To bring (something/someone) near; to move or place something closer.
寒いから机をストーブに近づけてください。
It's cold, so please move the desk closer to the heater.
赤ちゃんが火に近づけないように柵で囲った。
We fenced it off so the baby couldn't be brought close to the fire.
スピーカーの位置を変えて、マイクに近づけた。
I changed the speaker's position and moved it closer to the mic.
To bring people together or allow someone to come near (socially or relationally); to associate or introduce.
彼は部下をミーティングに近づけて意見を聞いた。
He brought his subordinates into the meeting to hear their opinions.
地域のイベントで若者を高齢者に近づける取り組みを始めた。
At a local event, they started efforts to bring young people closer to the elderly.
重要書類は部外者に近づけないでください。
Do not let outsiders have access to the important documents.