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close in

UK
/kləʊz ɪn/
US
/kloʊz ɪn/

Translations

close inverb
closed in
Past Simple
closed in
Past Participle
closing in
Gerund
UK
/kləʊz ɪn/
US
/kloʊz ɪn/
encerclerEmploi transitif ; pour l’idée d’encercler progressivement une personne ou un lieu.
The police began to close in on the suspect, leaving him with no way out.
La police a commencé à encercler le suspect, ne lui laissant aucune issue.
se rapprocherPour exprimer le fait de se rapprocher d’une cible, d’un objectif ou d’une échéance.
As the deadline closed in, she worked harder to finish the project on time.
À mesure que la date limite se rapprochait, elle travaillait davantage pour terminer le projet à temps.
se resserrerPour une sensation d’espace qui devient plus étroit ou oppressant.
The walls seemed to close in as the room filled with more people.
Les murs semblaient se resserrer à mesure que la pièce se remplissait de plus en plus de monde.
Synonyms
approach
draw near
converge
come near
close up

Definitions

close inverb
To surround or encircle something or someone, making escape or movement difficult.
The police began to close in on the suspect, leaving him with no way out.
To approach or move nearer to a target or goal.
As the deadline closed in, she worked harder to finish the project on time.
To become more confined or restricted.
The walls seemed to close in as the room filled with more people.
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