present participle of close reach

simple past tense and past participle of close reach

plural of close reach

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of close reach

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of close the range

present participle of close the range

(military) To move oneself or one's vehicle(s) (warships, tanks, aircraft, etc.) closer to the enemy in order to allow them to fire on the enemy, either more effectively or at all.

(Scotland, informal, archaic) Synonym of up a tree (“in a difficult situation”)

(humorous) One who does not speak can be sure of not saying anything embarrassing.

It's best not to talk too much.