close the gap

This page is about the collocation close the gap

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to reduce the difference between people or things

For example

  • Cathy's still running second, but she's closing the gap.

  • The gap between rich and poor hasn't been closed. It's getting wider all the time.

Note:
A related collocation is "bridge the gap"

Quick Quiz

If the gap between rich and poor countries is closing, it's

a. getting smaller

b. getting deeper

c. getting wider
a) getting smaller b) getting deeper c) getting wider

Contributor: Matt Errey