close in
Phrasal Verb
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
Meaning: To approach or surround
逼近、包围
Acercarse o rodear
迫る、囲む
다가오다, 에워싸다
For time, darkness, or pursuers to approach.
时间、黑暗或追捕者逐渐逼近。
Que el tiempo, la oscuridad o los perseguidores se aproximen.
時間、暗闘、または追跡者が近づくこと。
시간, 어둠 또는 추격자가 점점 가까이 다가오다.
Base verb: close
Particle: in
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together
Examples
- Winter is closing in. 冬天逼近了El invierno se acerca冬が迫っている겨울이 다가오고 있다.
- The deadline is closing in. 截止日期逼近了El plazo se acerca締め切りが迫っている마감이 임박하고 있다.
- Darkness was closing in. 黑暗正在逼近La oscuridad se cernía暗闇が迫ってきていた어둠이 다가오고 있었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: approach, weather, pressure
Tone: ominous
✓ Do Say
- Closing in逼近Acercándose迫っている점점 다가오고 있다
Origin & History
From closing the distance.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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