closed — not open; shut
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not open; shut
Pronunciation (IPA): /kloʊzd/
Example Sentences
- The pizza place was closed, so I had to eat my own terrible cooking instead.
- All banks are closed on national holidays.
- My boss has a closed mind about working from home - he thinks we'll all become couch potatoes.
closed
ADJECTIVE[/kloʊzd/]
not open; shut
a friendly librarian in glasses gently pushes the large wooden door until it meets the frame with a soft thud. She turns the key in the lock and tests the handle to make sure it won't open. A few disappointed visitors approach but see that the entrance is now completely shut for the day. They check their watches and walk away, understanding they arrived too late. The door remains firmly sealed with no gap visible between the door and its frame. the library entrance being completely closed and secured
He dozed while he hosed, now nothing stays closed!
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“The pizza place was closed, so I had to eat my own terrible cooking instead.”
“All banks are closed on national holidays.”
“My boss has a closed mind about working from home - he thinks we'll all become couch potatoes.”
“The road is closed due to construction work.”
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