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kloʊs
klows
in
ɪn
in
British pronunciation
/klˈəʊs ˈɪn/

Définition et signification de « close in » en anglais

to close in
[phrase form: close]
01

encercler, se rapprocher de manière menaçante

to approach or surround someone or something, often in a way that is threatening or confining
to close in definition and meaning
example
Exemples
We had to pick up our pace as the storm clouds started to close in, threatening heavy rain.
Nous avons dû accélérer notre rythme alors que les nuages d'orage commençaient à se rapprocher, menaçant de fortes pluies.
02

se réduire, diminuer

(of the duration of daylight) to gradually decreases as the winter solstice approaches
example
Exemples
Living in northern latitudes means experiencing the days closing in more drastically as the winter solstice nears.
Vivre dans les latitudes nord signifie vivre des jours qui se raccourcissent plus radicalement à l'approche du solstice d'hiver.
03

s'assombrir, se refermer

(of the sky) to get darker as the night approaches
example
Exemples
We watched as the day came to an end and the sky closed in, revealing the twinkling stars above.
Nous avons regardé le jour toucher à sa fin et le ciel se refermer, révélant les étoiles scintillantes au-dessus.
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