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\ ˈklōs-ˈin 
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\Definition of close-in
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : near a center of activity and especially a city
close-in suburbs
2 : occurring or designed for use within a narrowly limited area
close-in fighting close-in weapons
close in
verb\ ˈklōz- \
\closed in; closing in; closes in
Definition of close in (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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
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