close-in

[ klohs-in ]

adjective

1. near, as to a common center; adjacent, especially to a city:

   The city is enveloping its close-in suburbs.

2. occurring or provided at close quarters:

   Fighter planes provided daring close-in air support.

close in

/ kləʊz /

verb

1. (of days) to become shorter with the approach of winter
2. foll byon or upon to advance (on) so as to encircle or surround

Example Sentences

Tate McDermott’s dart around the fringes punctured the hosts close in for Australia’s second.

From BBC

The tour is set to close in November 2025 with four stops in Brazil.

From Los Angeles Times

They got close in 2016 when Trump vowed to repeal it.

From Los Angeles Times

The defendant, of Old School Close in Banks, is charged with three counts of murder, 10 of attempted murder, possession of a knife, production of biological toxin, ricin, and possession of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing to commit an act of terrorism.

From BBC

Both ballots close in the first week of December.

From BBC

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