Meaning of the word "narrow the gap" in English

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narrow the gap

US /ˈnær.oʊ ðə ɡæp/
UK /ˈnær.əʊ ðə ɡæp/

Idiom

to reduce the difference or disparity between two things or groups

Example:
The new policies aim to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor.
The team worked hard to narrow the gap with their rivals in the second half.