close in

Verb

Meaning

surround completely

advance or converge on

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

enclose inclose draw in shut in become near close come appear approach corral coop reach advance bound

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Antonyms

beneficent benevolent Yon communicatory move back let go

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Hypernyms

border ring advance progress surround skirt

Hyponyms

fort dyke bower bank case dike

Examples

Lofty designs must close in like effects. Robert Browning

Actually, if you could see close in my eyes, the American flag is waving in both of them and up my spine is growing this red, white and blue stripe. Walt Disney

Those who believe in the importance of serving others should lead the way by fighting against the temptation we all have, and maybe especially as we age, to close in upon ourselves. Marvin Olasky

That is the way it is with a wound. The wound begins to close in on itself, to protect what is hurting so much. And once it is closed, you no longer see what is underneath, what started the pain. Amy Tan

Everyday, every hour, I have held you close in my heart. Elizabeth Chandler

Those people who are close in spirit are drawn to one another. Japanese Proverb

Close letter words and terms

close haul close helm close helmet close in on close in shore close inquiry