closing in (Meaning)

closing in

near a center of activity and especially a city, to enshroud to such an extent as to preclude entrance or exit, to gather in close all around with an oppressing effect, to grow dark, to gather in close all around with an oppressing or isolating effect, occurring or designed for use within a narrowly limited area, to approach to close quarters especially for an attack, raid, or arrest, to encircle closely and isolate

closing in Sentence Examples

  1. The store was closing soon, its doors slowly creaking shut.
  2. The curtains were closing around the stage, signaling the end of the performance.
  3. The closing chapter of the book provided a satisfying resolution to the story.
  4. The closing credits rolled up the screen, marking the end of the movie.
  5. The factory was closing its doors permanently, leaving many employees without work.
  6. The closing argument by the lawyer was a powerful and persuasive summation of the case.
  7. The closing of the deal was a major milestone for the company.
  8. The closing ceremony of the Olympics was a grand and spectacular event.
  9. The closing of the eyes is a common sign of death.
  10. The closing lines of the poem left a lasting impression on the reader.

FAQs About the word closing in

near a center of activity and especially a city, to enshroud to such an extent as to preclude entrance or exit, to gather in close all around with an oppressing

coming, drawing on, closing,coming up, bellying up, approaching, showing up,nearing, reaching, creeping up

receding, retiring, withdrawing, retreating,backing (up or away), leaving, walking out, departing, exiting, shoving (off)

The store was closing soon, its doors slowly creaking shut.

The curtains were closing around the stage, signaling the end of the performance.

The closing chapter of the book provided a satisfying resolution to the story.

The closing credits rolled up the screen, marking the end of the movie.