How to Pronounce "close in on"
expression
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KLOHS-in-awn
kləʊz/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
KLOHZ-in-on
Definition
To move nearer to someone or something, often to attack, catch, or surround it. It can also mean to get very close to achieving something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
kləʊz/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOHS-in-awn
UK
KLOHZ-in-on
Listen in Context
The police began to close in on the suspects.
The lions closed in on their prey silently.
Our team is closing in on first place in the tournament.
As we closed in on the mountain peak, the view became amazing.