close in
Third Person
closes in
Present Participle
closing in
Past Tense
closed in
Past Participle
closed in
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to approach or surround someone or something, often in a way that is threatening or confining
- The children felt a bit frightened as the forest closed in around them during their hike.
- We had to pick up our pace as the storm clouds started to close in, threatening heavy rain.
- The feeling of isolation intensified as the walls of the cave seemed to close in on us.
- Anxiety closed in as the deadline for the project approached, and there was still much work to be done.
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(of the duration of daylight) to gradually decreases as the winter solstice approaches
- As autumn transitions into winter, the days gradually close in, leaving us with shorter periods of daylight.
- Living in northern latitudes means experiencing the days closing in more drastically as the winter solstice nears.
- It's a common feeling of melancholy when the days start to close in, and darkness seems to dominate the evenings.
- The transition from summer to winter brings a noticeable change as the days progressively close in, reminding us of the changing seasons.
- With the arrival of November, the days begin to close in rapidly, reminding us of the approaching winter solstice.
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(of the sky) to get darker as the night approaches
- As the sun set, the sky started to close in, casting a beautiful array of colors across the horizon.
- We watched as the day came to an end and the sky closed in, revealing the twinkling stars above.
- The vibrant hues of the sunset slowly faded, and the sky began to close in, signaling the onset of night.
- As twilight descended, the sky gradually closed in, enveloping the landscape in a serene darkness.
- Sitting on the porch, we witnessed the sky close in, painting a canvas of deep blues and purples above us.