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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024en•close /ɛnˈkloʊz/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -closed, -clos•ing. - to close in on all sides;
surround:A high stone wall enclosed the estate. - to put in the same envelope or package with something else:I am enclosing a check with this letter.
See -clos-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024en•close (en klōz′),USA pronunciation v.t., -closed, -clos•ing. - 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.
- Religion[Rom. Cath. Ch.]
- 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. - Middle English en-, inclosen. See in-1, close 1275–1325
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged encircle, encompass, ring, girdle.
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