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to close in
[phrase form: close]
01
to approach or surround someone or something, often in a way that is threatening or confining
Example
We had to pick up our pace as the storm clouds started to close in, threatening heavy rain.
02
(of the duration of daylight) to gradually decreases as the winter solstice approaches
Example
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.
03
(of the sky) to get darker as the night approaches
Example
As the sun set, the sky started to close in, casting a beautiful array of colors across the horizon.
The vibrant hues of the sunset slowly faded, and the sky began to close in, signaling the onset of night.
Example
We had to pick up our pace as the storm clouds started to close in, threatening heavy rain.
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