pinch in

phrasal verbPart ofpinch

pinch in — phrasal verb

1. To press something inward, usually with your fingers, to make it smaller or fit

1.phrasal verb
Definition

To press something inward, usually with your fingers, to make it smaller or fit better.

Example

She pinched in the sides of the box to close it tightly.

Can you pinch in the dough around the edges to seal the pie?