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enclose

[ en-klohz ]

verb (used with object)

enclosed, enclosing.
  1. to shut or hem in; close in on all sides:

    a valley enclosed by tall mountains.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. to surround, as with a fence or wall:

    to enclose land.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  3. to insert in the same envelope, package, or the like:

    He enclosed a check.

    A book was sent with the bill enclosed.

  4. to hold or contain:

    His letter enclosed a check.

  5. Roman Catholic Church.
    1. to restrict to the enclosure of a monastery or convent.
    2. (of a monastery, convent, church, etc.) to establish or fix the boundary of an enclosure.


enclose

/ ɪˈəʊ /

verb

  1. to close; hem in; surround
  2. to surround (land) with or as if with a fence
  3. to put in an envelope or wrapper, esp together with a letter
  4. to contain or hold
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDz, adjective
  • ˈDz, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·Dz·· adjective
  • ·Dz· noun
  • ··Dz verb (used with object) preenclosed preenclosing
  • ··Dz verb (used with object) reenclosed reenclosing
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of enclose1

First recorded in 1275–1325, enclose is from the Middle English word enclosen, inclosen. See in- 1, close
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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.

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Some energy companies have sought to evade methane detection by using "enclosed combustors" to obscure gas flaring.

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His beef-raising operation involves rotating cattle through nine enclosed pastures, from birth to market.

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It’s not only the claustrophobia of an enclosed space with strangers or control-seeking authorities but time itself that creates the feeling of dread.

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After watching Al Green croon, I walked out of an enclosed VIP area at the Banc of California Stadium to meet Drakeo, who had just arrived.

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