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kloʊs
klows
in
ɪn
in
British pronunciation
/klˈəʊs ˈɪn/

Definição e significado de "close in"em inglês

to close in
[phrase form: close]
01

cercar, aproximar-se de forma ameaçadora

to approach or surround someone or something, often in a way that is threatening or confining
to close in definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The feeling of isolation intensified as the walls of the cave seemed to close in on us.
A sensação de isolamento intensificou-se quando as paredes da caverna pareciam se fechar sobre nós.
02

encurtar, diminuir

(of the duration of daylight) to gradually decreases as the winter solstice approaches
example
Exemplos
With the arrival of November, the days begin to close in rapidly, reminding us of the approaching winter solstice.
Com a chegada de novembro, os dias começam a encurtar rapidamente, lembrando-nos da aproximação do solstício de inverno.
03

escurecer, fechar

(of the sky) to get darker as the night approaches
example
Exemplos
Sitting on the porch, we witnessed the sky close in, painting a canvas of deep blues and purples above us.
Sentados na varanda, testemunhamos o céu se fechar, pintando uma tela de azuis profundos e roxos acima de nós.
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