Verb (5-dan, む, intransitive)
1. to look out on; to overlook; to front onto
2. to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to be confronted by
彼はまるで戦いに臨むかのような厳しい態度だった。His manner was stern, as if he were about to face a battle.
3. to deal with (an issue)
この男が本気で仕事に臨んでいることは明白だ。It is clear that this man is approaching his work with seriousness.
4. to attend (e.g. a function); to appear (e.g. in court); to be present at; to go to (e.g. a place); to take part in; to participate; to join
大会に臨ませてください。Please let me take part in the tournament.