Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
close-quarters
adjective
/ˌkloʊs ˈkwɔːr.tərz/
Definition
A situation where people or things are in close proximity to each other.
Examples
- The soldiers engaged in close-quarters combat during the intense battle.
- We had to navigate the close-quarters of the small cabin carefully.
- In close-quarters situations, communication is vital for teamwork.
Meaning
Refers to spaces or scenarios that are tight and enable close interaction or confrontation.
Synonyms
- Intimate
- Proximate
- Narrow
- Tight
