To throw a punch at someone; to swing at or strike out at another person (sudden, aggressive action).
彼は怒って相手に殴りかかったが、周りの人に止められた。
He flew into a rage and swung at the other person, but was restrained by people around him.
泥酔した客が突然バーテンダーに殴りかかってきた。
A drunken customer suddenly struck out at the bartender.
警察官は抵抗者が殴りかかってくるのを避け、安全に取り押さえた。
The officer avoided the attack when the resister tried to strike and safely subdued him.