Meaning & Definition of Closed in English
English⟶
Closed
/kloʊzd/
adjective
1. Not open or affording passage or access
- "The many closed streets made travel difficult"
- "Our neighbors peeped from behind closed curtains"
synonym:
- closed
2. (set theory) of an interval that contains both its endpoints
synonym:
- closed
3. Not open
- "The door slammed shut"
synonym:
- shut,
- unopen,
- closed
4. Used especially of mouth or eyes
- "He sat quietly with closed eyes"
- "His eyes were shut against the sunlight"
synonym:
- closed,
- shut
5. Requiring union membership
- "A closed shop"
synonym:
- closed(a)
6. With shutters closed
synonym:
- closed
7. Not open to the general public
- "A closed meeting"
synonym:
- closed
8. Not having an open mind
- "A closed mind unreceptive to new ideas"
synonym:
- closed,
- unsympathetic
9. Blocked against entry
- "A closed porch"
synonym:
- closed,
- closed in(p)
Examples of using
"Just close your eyes," whispered Tom, and when Mary closed her eyes, he kissed her softly on the lips.
"Close your eyes for a minute," Tom whispered. Mary closed her eyes and Tom gave her a gentle kiss on the lips.
Tom entered the room and closed the door.