close in (on) (Meaning)

close in (on)

to come or move nearer or closer to (someone or something)

The lion crept close in (on) the unsuspecting zebra.
The photographer zoomed close in (on) the bird's intricate feathers.
The doctor examined the patient's eyes close in (on) the search for a diagnosis.
The detective scrutinized the scene close in (on), searching for clues.
The students studied the painting close in (on), analyzing each brushstroke.
The hawk soared close in (on) its prey, ready to strike.
The climbers approached the summit, closing in (on) their goal.
The wildfire closed in (on) the house, threatening to engulf it.
The tornado touched down and closed in (on) the town, causing widespread damage.
The victim's wounds closed in (on) him, threatening his life if left untreated.

to come or move nearer or closer to (someone or something)

converge, focus, center (on),approach, near, concentrate, funnel, link, connect,meet

dispel, diffuse,ray, stem, dissipate, fan (out), disperse,radiate, branch,fork

The lion crept close in (on) the unsuspecting zebra.

The photographer zoomed close in (on) the bird's intricate feathers.

The doctor examined the patient's eyes close in (on) the search for a diagnosis.

The detective scrutinized the scene close in (on), searching for clues.