English · Phrasal verb Attested

close in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To enclose, lock up inside something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bao vây, khóa lại bên trong

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To come or approach nearer to someone being pursued.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tiếp cận gần hơn với người bị truy đuổi

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become closer, surround.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trở nên gần gũi, bao vây

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “close in” mean?

To enclose, lock up inside something.

Is “close in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.