Main Entry: close in

Pronunciation: \ˈklōz-\

Function: verb

Date: 14th century

transitive verb

1 : to encircle closely and isolate
2 : to enshroud to such an extent as to preclude entrance or exit <the airport was closed in by the storm>intransitive verb 1 : to gather in close all around with an oppressing or isolating effect <despair closed in on her>
2 : to approach to close quarters especially for an attack, raid, or arrest <the police closed in>
3 : to grow dark <the short November day was already closing in — Ellen Glasgow>