Close in
/ˈkləʊs in/B2
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1. To surround or encroach upon from all sides, often creating a sense of threat or pressure.
- The fog began to close in, reducing visibility to just a few feet.
- As night fell, the wolves started to close in on the lone traveler.
- The army closed in on the enemy soldiers, leaving them no escape.
2. To approach or come nearer in space or time.
- The deadline for the project is closing in faster than we expected.
- The marathon runners could see the finish line as they closed in on the last mile.
- Storm clouds closed in, signaling that the rain was imminent.
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