Rajasthan Judicial pre 2018

'As the enemy was closing in, we decided to stay away.' The phrase 'close in' means:

Verified Answer
A. Shoot out
B. Go away
C. Come nearer
D. Win

Explanation:

The phrasal verb 'close in' means to approach or surround someone or something, often in a threatening or restrictive manner. In the context 'As the enemy was closing in,' it means the enemy was coming nearer or surrounding them. Therefore, 'Come nearer' is the correct meaning.