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Meaning of the word "close in" in English

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close in

US /kloʊz ɪn/
UK /kloʊz ɪn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to surround or enclose something or someone, often in a threatening or restrictive way

Example:
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The fog began to close in, making visibility very poor.
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The police are closing in on the suspects.
Synonym:
encirclesurroundenveloptraphem in
2.

to approach the end of a period of time or an event

Example:
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As winter began to close in, the days grew shorter and colder.
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The deadline is closing in fast.
Synonym:
approachdraw nearloomimpending
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closedcloselycloseclose-knitclose-setclose-croppedclosed syllable