to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
Examples (6 in total)
外は暗くなりかけている。
It's getting dark outdoors.
もう夕方になりかけているな。
It's already getting to be evening.
いきなりの展開にパニックになりかけてる。
I'm on the verge of panicking due to the sudden turn of events.
彼は髪の毛が薄くなりかけてきた。
He is beginning to lose his hair.
京都の方角の山々は暗くなりかけていた。
The mountains in the direction of Kyoto were beginning to grow dark.
日本は冬になりかけていたのにここは春の陽気だし。
It was turning into winter back in Japan, but here it's spring weather.