(transitive) To enclose, lock up inside something. / (transitive) To come nearer to someone being pursued.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of close in

present participle of close in

plural of Close

A surname.

Of a corporation or other business, owned by a small number of people, and not having shares of ownership sold via a stock exchange or other public market.

with the sails close-hauled

(nautical) with the sails trimmed as close to the wind as possible with all sails full and not shivering

To seal or block the entrance to a road, an area, or a building so that people cannot enter.

(transitive, intransitive) To stop trading as a business. / (transitive) To surround someone, as to impede their movement.