close in
US /kloʊz ɪn/
UK /kloʊz ɪn/
1.
mengepung, menyelubungi
to surround or enclose something or someone, often in a threatening or restrictive way
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The fog began to close in, making visibility very poor.
Kabut mula menyelubungi, menjadikan penglihatan sangat teruk.
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The police are closing in on the suspects.
Polis sedang mengepung suspek.
2.
menghampiri, semakin hampir
to approach the end of a period of time or an event
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As winter began to close in, the days grew shorter and colder.
Apabila musim sejuk mula menghampiri, hari-hari menjadi lebih pendek dan sejuk.
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The deadline is closing in fast.
Tarikh akhir semakin hampir dengan cepat.