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01
to approach or surround someone or something, often in a way that is threatening or confining
Examples
The children felt a bit frightened as the forest closed in around them during their hike.
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
Examples
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.
03
(of the sky) to get darker as the night approaches
Examples
As the sun set, the sky started to close in, casting a beautiful array of colors across the horizon.
We watched as the day came to an end and the sky closed in, revealing the twinkling stars above.
