to shut or hem in; close in on all sides: a valley enclosed by tall mountains.
to surround, as with a fence or wall: to enclose land.
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.
to restrict to the enclosure of a monastery or convent.
(of a monastery, convent, church, etc.) to establish or fix the boundary of an enclosure.
Also inclose.
Origin of enclose
First recorded in 1275–1325, enclose is from the Middle English word enclosen, inclosen. See in-1, close
SYNONYMS FOR enclose
1, 2 encircle, encompass, ring, girdle.
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OTHER WORDS FROM enclose
en·clos·a·ble,adjectiveen·clos·er,nounpre·en·close,verb (used with object),pre·en·closed,pre·en·clos·ing.re·en·close,verb (used with object),re·en·closed,re·en·clos·ing.
She told ProPublica and the Tribune in a telephone interview that officers encouraged detainees to sign up for anti-anxiety pills because they oversee the dispensing of medication at night and have access to an enclosed off-camera area.
ICE Deported a Woman Who Accused Guards of Sexual Assault While the Feds Were Still Investigating the Incident|by Lomi Kriel|September 15, 2020|ProPublica
Human bones were found buried beneath these platforms and in the walls, including a stillborn foetus enclosed in a brick.
An Ancient Site with Human Skulls on Display - Issue 89: The Dark Side|Jo Marchant|September 2, 2020|Nautilus
You wanted to figure out the shape that enclosed the largest area possible.
Can You Cover The Globe?|Zach Wissner-Gross|August 28, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
Both Perry and Mynchenberg stress that enclosed areas, like a dog park or fenced-in yard, are most ideal for off-leash sessions.
The right way to walk your dog|John Kennedy|August 26, 2020|Popular Science
In a Tuesday statement, the labor ministry said masks would need to become de rigueur in companies’ enclosed and shared spaces, except where there is just one person working alone.
As COVID-19 rates rise, France will require most people to wear masks at work|David Meyer|August 18, 2020|Fortune
This might have inspired Wright to enclose part of his Anna Karenina inside a theater, as if a Chekhov play is being mounted.
‘The Trial’ & More Top Film Adaptations of Literary Classics (VIDEO)|Jimmy So|November 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I enclose a note for publication—oblige me by letting it appear to-morrow.
Nuts for Future Historians to Crack|Various
I also enclose you the copy of a letter from Mr. Barclay, closing his proceedings in our affairs with Morocco.
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson|Thomas Jefferson
Biorn's soldiers, who had thought to enclose their enemies, lost courage and gave way before this wondrous onset.
Sintram and His Companions|Friedrich de la Motte Fouque
I request you will please to forward the letters I take the liberty to enclose herewith.
Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I|Sir John Ross
Mutual declarations for this purpose were signed last night at Versailles, of which I have now the honor to enclose you copies.
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson|Thomas Jefferson
British Dictionary definitions for enclose
enclose
inclose
/ (ɪnˈkləʊz) /
verb(tr)
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