close in on (EN)

phrasal verb

phrasal verb “close in on”

1. to catch up to someone or something being chased
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   As the race neared its end, the second-place runner was closing in on the leader.
2. to approach (a goal or completion)
   As the team worked through the night, they finally closed in on the completion of their software development project.
3. to surround or come closer together in a way that feels restricting
   As the fog thickened, it felt like it was closing in on us from all sides.