Approach
Approach verb - To come near or nearer.
Usage example: the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!
Close in is a synonym for approach in arrive topic. In some cases you can use "Close in" instead a verb "Approach", when it comes to topics like come nearer.
Close in
Close in verb - To come near or nearer.
Usage example: the eagle closed in on its prey
Mutual synonyms
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