Close in

verb

To move towards someone or something from different directions so as to trap or capture.

The police officers moved to close in on the suspect.
Visual representation of "close in" - To move towards someone or something from different directions so as to trap or capture.

Often appears as...

  • close in on
  • close in fast
verb

To reduce the gap between two things or to become near in distance or time.

Winter is closing in.
Visual representation of "close in" - To reduce the gap between two things or to become near in distance or time.

Often appears as...

  • close in fast
  • close in for
verb

To cover or enclose a space.

We decided to close in the porch to use it throughout the winter.
Visual representation of "close in" - To cover or enclose a space.

Often appears as...

  • close in porch
  • close in space
verb

To move towards someone or something from different directions so as to trap or capture.

The police officers moved to close in on the suspect.
Visual representation of "close in" - To move towards someone or something from different directions so as to trap or capture.

Often appears as...

  • close in on
  • close in fast
verb

To reduce the gap between two things or to become near in distance or time.

Winter is closing in.
Visual representation of "close in" - To reduce the gap between two things or to become near in distance or time.

Often appears as...

  • close in fast
  • close in for
verb

To cover or enclose a space.

We decided to close in the porch to use it throughout the winter.
Visual representation of "close in" - To cover or enclose a space.

Often appears as...

  • close in porch
  • close in space
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "close in"
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Tactical Action

Used in situations that describe a strategic move, often in a competitive or confrontational context.

Illustration for Tactical Action
The wolves began to close in on their prey.
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Sense of Confinement

Can imply a feeling of being trapped or having limited options.

Illustration for Sense of Confinement
As the deadlines approached, he felt the walls close in.
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Simultaneous Movement

Indicates multiple entities moving together towards a particular point or target.

Illustration for Simultaneous Movement
The defenders closed in, leaving no room for the attacker.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Tactical Action

Used in situations that describe a strategic move, often in a competitive or confrontational context.

Illustration for Tactical Action
The wolves began to close in on their prey.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sense of Confinement

Can imply a feeling of being trapped or having limited options.

Illustration for Sense of Confinement
As the deadlines approached, he felt the walls close in.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Simultaneous Movement

Indicates multiple entities moving together towards a particular point or target.

Illustration for Simultaneous Movement
The defenders closed in, leaving no room for the attacker.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Tactical Action

Used in situations that describe a strategic move, often in a competitive or confrontational context.

Illustration for Tactical Action
The wolves began to close in on their prey.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sense of Confinement

Can imply a feeling of being trapped or having limited options.

Illustration for Sense of Confinement
As the deadlines approached, he felt the walls close in.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Simultaneous Movement

Indicates multiple entities moving together towards a particular point or target.

Illustration for Simultaneous Movement
The defenders closed in, leaving no room for the attacker.
Visual representation of the word "Close in"

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