get close

Frequency: 8.221.0 per million words

To manage to come near something or someone.

closeVERB + ADJECTIVE (near)

Categories:

get

Examples (10)

  • Don't get too close to the fire; it's extremely hot.
  • The wildlife photographer carefully got close to the nesting birds without disturbing them.
  • Scientists believe they are getting close to a major breakthrough.
  • After sharing their stories, the two friends got very close.
  • How can I get close enough to see the details of the painting?
  • To win the race, the driver will have to get close to the lead car on the final lap.
  • He builds emotional walls and never lets anyone get truly close.
  • We are getting close to our fundraising target for the new community center.
  • As the detective was getting close to the truth, the main suspect disappeared.
  • If you want to take a good picture, you need to get close to your subject.