Closed

/kloʊzd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of close; to shut something.

She closed the window to block out the noise.

To finalize or complete something.

They closed the deal after weeks of negotiation.

adjective

Shut; not open.

The store was closed for renovations.

Not allowing entry or access; restricted.

The closed door prevented anyone from entering the building.

Inaccessible to outside intervention or influence.

The meeting was closed to the public.

Old English 'clōsan', related to the concept of shutting or enclosing.

closed door

A situation or opportunity that is no longer available.

closed mind

A refusal to consider other viewpoints or beliefs.

closed circuit

A closed loop through which current flows without interruption.

closure

The act of closing something.

enclosure

An area that is closed off or surrounded.

To be out of the loop or uninformed.

I was totally closed on the latest gossip.

Having no more opportunities or options.

Once I missed that deadline, my chances were closed.