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enclose
[ en-klohz ]
verb (used with object)
- to shut or hem in; close in on all sides:
a valley enclosed by tall mountains.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to surround, as with a fence or wall:
to enclose land.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to insert in the same envelope, package, or the like:
He enclosed a check.
A book was sent with the bill enclosed.
- to hold or contain:
His letter enclosed a check.
- Roman Catholic Church.
enclose
/ ɪˈəʊ /
verb
- to close; hem in; surround
- to surround (land) with or as if with a fence
- to put in an envelope or wrapper, esp together with a letter
- to contain or hold
Derived Forms
- ˈDz, adjective
- ˈDz, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·Dz·· adjective
- ·Dz· noun
- ··Dz verb (used with object) preenclosed preenclosing
- ··Dz verb (used with object) reenclosed reenclosing
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Traditionally, the Pope's remains would have been enclosed the day before the funeral in three nested coffins, made of cypress, lead, and oak.
Figuring that the enclosed space was at the very least shaded and at best air-conditioned, I quickly got in line.
The old carports next to the guest rooms were enclosed and became indoor retail spaces — an acai bowl eatery, plant shop, artisan boutique and other spots have opened, with more to come.
Some energy companies have sought to evade methane detection by using "enclosed combustors" to obscure gas flaring.
His beef-raising operation involves rotating cattle through nine enclosed pastures, from birth to market.
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