At/from close quarters
adverb
Very near to someone or something.
The wild animals can be viewed at close quarters in the park.
Often appears as...
- view at close quarters
- experience at close quarters
adverb
Directly and closely involved in dealing with something.
The detective had been working from close quarters with the crime syndicate
Often appears as...
- work from close quarters
- operate from close quarters
adverb
Very near to someone or something.
The wild animals can be viewed at close quarters in the park.
Often appears as...
- view at close quarters
- experience at close quarters
adverb
Directly and closely involved in dealing with something.
The detective had been working from close quarters with the crime syndicate
Often appears as...
- work from close quarters
- operate from close quarters
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Proximity
Refers to observing something within a short distance, almost within touching range.
He admired the painting at close quarters, noticing every brushstroke.
Pro Tip 2/3Detailed Inspection
Used to suggest a detailed or thorough examination of something.
The inspector examined the evidence at close quarters.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Experience
Implies a more immersive or personal experience of an event or place.
Seeing the festival at close quarters was a memorable experience.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Proximity
Refers to observing something within a short distance, almost within touching range.
He admired the painting at close quarters, noticing every brushstroke.
Pro Tip 2/3Detailed Inspection
Used to suggest a detailed or thorough examination of something.
The inspector examined the evidence at close quarters.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Experience
Implies a more immersive or personal experience of an event or place.
Seeing the festival at close quarters was a memorable experience.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Proximity
Refers to observing something within a short distance, almost within touching range.
He admired the painting at close quarters, noticing every brushstroke.
Pro Tip 2/3Detailed Inspection
Used to suggest a detailed or thorough examination of something.
The inspector examined the evidence at close quarters.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Experience
Implies a more immersive or personal experience of an event or place.
Seeing the festival at close quarters was a memorable experience.
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