Usually means: Approach or reach near target.
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  1. close in on: Merriam-Webster
  2. close in on: Wiktionary
  3. close in on: Dictionary.com

Definitions from Wiktionary (close in on)

verb:  (idiomatic) To enclose around; to tighten or shrink; to collapse.
verb:  (idiomatic) To catch up with in a chase; to near the end of a pursuit.
verb:  (idiomatic) To near a goal or completion.

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