Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
close-in-on
Phrasal Verb
/kloʊs ɪn ɒn/
Definition
to move closer to someone or something in pursuit or understanding.
Examples
- The detective was able to close in on the suspect after gathering more evidence.
- As the deadline approached, the team began to close in on a solution to the problem.
- During the meeting, she felt the discussion was closing in on an important decision.
Meaning
The phrase ‘close-in-on’ denotes the act of narrowing the distance between oneself and a target, whether physically, emotionally, or intellectually. It often implies a sense of urgency or determination in the approach.
Synonyms
- pursue
- approach
- nearing
- home in on
- zero in on
