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Close In (Verb)

Surround completely; "Darkness enclosed him"; "They closed in the porch with a fence".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The police closed in on the suspects after weeks of surveillance.
Weeds had closed in the once-manicured garden, making it difficult to recognize.
The surrounding buildings closed in around the small alley, creating a narrow pathway.
In the dense forest, the trees seemed to close in on us, blocking out sunlight.
The storm clouds closed in quickly, signaling the beginning of the heavy downpour.

Advance or converge on; "The police were closing in on him".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The search party was closing in on the stranded hikers after hours of searching the dense woods.
The detectives were closing in on the suspect, gathering evidence and building a strong case.
As the storm closed in on the island, the residents prepared for the worst by boarding up windows and stocking up on supplies.
The rival company was closing in on the market share of the industry leader, gaining ground through effective marketing and innovation.
As the deadline closed in on the team, they worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.