close the gap

idiom

: to reduce or eliminate a difference between two people, groups, or things

—often + between

We hope to close the gap between well-funded suburban schools and the struggling schools in poorer communities.

Examples of close the gap in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

First-generation college students and professionals often have a vast information gap—and my father's clients, my first mentors, helped close the gap. —Jean-Pierre Conte, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

This year, the record looks similar, because the Big East just never seems to close the gap, but the Huskies look and feel a lot different. —Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2025

To close the gap, legislators, including Gov. Wes Moore are looking to raise taxes and fees, while cutting from various programs — including disability services. —Chris Papst, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025

This begs the question: How do the Washington Commanders close the gap with their division rival? —Ben Standig, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025

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