Indicating that something will happen soon; any time now.
そろそろ出発しないと電車に間に合わないよ。
We have to leave soon or we won't catch the train.
試験も近いし、そろそろ勉強を始めよう。
The exam is near, so I'd better start studying soon.
そろそろ雨が降りそうだ。傘を持って行ったほうがいい。
It looks like it's going to rain soon. You should take an umbrella.
Slowly, steadily, or gradually; moving or happening without haste.
木の芽がそろそろ膨らみ始めた。
The tree buds have started to swell gradually.
彼はそろそろ歩き始めた赤ちゃんを見守っている。
He is watching over the baby who has just begun to walk slowly.
問題はそろそろ解決に向かっているようだ。
It seems the problem is gradually moving toward a solution.
Used exhortatively or impatiently to mean 'it's about time' (expressing that something should be done now).
そろそろ帰りなさいと言っているでしょう！
I've told you to go home already—it's about time!
そろそろ決めてください。時間がないんです。
Please decide soon. We don't have much time.
もう遅いから、そろそろ店を閉めます。
It's getting late, so we'll be closing the shop soon.