approaching lesson
noun phraseUK /əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ ˈlɛsn/
US /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ ˈlɛsn/
A lesson that is about to start soon.
The approaching lesson will begin in five minutes, so please sit down.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A lesson that is getting closer in time.
The approaching lesson made the students hurry to their seats.
3. A way of teaching that is moving nearer to a topic.
The approaching lesson on animals slowly introduced new words.
4. A lesson that is almost here in the school day.
After lunch, the approaching lesson was math.