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

The separation, which will likely close in about a year, has already prompted a new management structure for NBCUniversal.

From Los Angeles Times

The motorway was closed in both directions for more than five hours following the incident, with National Highways reporting hour-long delays.

From BBC

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

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