距きょ離りを詰つめる

expression, ichidan verb

shorten the distance; close the gap; get closer

Used for physical distance, competitive gaps, or interpersonal closeness. The object is marked with を.

• 先せん頭とうとの距きょ離りを詰つめるためにペースを上あげた。

  I picked up the pace to close the gap with the leader.

• 彼かれは少すこしずつ彼かの女じょとの距