How to Pronounce "close in"
expression
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
KLOHS in, KLOHZ in
kləʊz/ /ˈɪn
KLOHZ in
Definition
To move nearer from all directions, often used for people or things coming toward something to surround or approach it. It can describe an enemy army, darkness, crowds, or bad weather getting closer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
kləʊz/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOHS in, KLOHZ in
UK
KLOHZ in
Listen in Context
The soldiers began to close in on the enemy camp.
Night started to close in around us.
The fog began to close in, making it hard to see.
As the storm closed in, we rushed home.