transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈklōz- ]
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