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1 Translation result for
close in
in Spanish
verb
close in
verb
acercarse, aproximarse
Example sentences of
close in
verb
•
the eagle
closed in
on its prey
•
with evening
closing in
we knew we had to find shelter fairly soon
Less
close
verb
closed, has closed, is closing, closes
cerrar
;
cerrarse
;
concluirse, terminar
Example sentences of
close
verb
•
We had better
close
the windows; it looks like it's going to rain.
•
I forgot to
close
the gate.
•
She was having trouble
closing
the drawer.
•
Close
the lid on the box tightly.
•
The door opened and
closed
so quietly that I didn't notice he had come in the room.
More examples
•
The box's lid
closed
with a bang.
•
Remember to
close
the box of cereal when you're done.
•
Please
close
your books and put them under your desks.
•
Close
your eyes and go to sleep.
•
I
closed
my fists and got ready to fight.
Less
Synonyms of
close
verb
end
,
conclude
,
finish
,
complete
,
terminate
,
wind up
,
wrap up
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Reverse translation for
close in
acercarse
- to approach, to draw near
aproximarse
- to approach, to move closer
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