What is the meaning of closed in?

verb

  • Advance or converge on.
    • usage: "The police were closing in on him"
  • Surround completely.
    • usage: "Darkness enclosed him"; "They closed in the porch with a fence"

adjective

  • Blocked against entry.
    • usage: "a closed porch"
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