phrasal verb

Close in

Letter CInseparable

2Sections

Surround, envelop

Meanings

  • Surround, envelop (intransitive, International English)
  • Approach, get near (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • The fog CLOSED IN and we couldn't see two yards in front of us.
  • The police were CLOSING IN so they decided to try to make a break.

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