What does "Close in" mean?

getting nearer to catch

Synonym: approach, near Opposite: leave, retreat

"Close in" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

We are closing in on the pirate signal.

— Peppa Pig S8E8

He's closing in.

— Breaking Bad S2E1

Okay, yes, that was one fact that may have helped them crack the case, but Boyle was closing in.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E13

All right, we're closing in.

— Family Guy S1E5

well, we're closing in the half.

— How I Met Your Mother S3E5

The projections are closing in quick.

— Inception

She's closing in.

— Inside Out 1

Yes, General, the enemy is closing in!

— Modern Family S9E7

"Close in" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 12 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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