closed Definition
- 1not open to the public or outsiders
- 2shut down or not operating
- 3not willing to talk about something or share information
Using closed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "closed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The store is closed on Sundays.
Example
Due to the pandemic, many businesses have closed permanently.
Example
He is very closed about his personal life.
Example
The door was closed tightly.
closed Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for closed
Phrases with closed
Example
Advanced calculus is a closed book to me.
a system of electrical circuits that are connected and complete, allowing for the flow of current
Example
The security cameras are connected to a closed circuit system.
closed-door
private or confidential, not open to the public or outsiders
Example
The CEO held a closed-door meeting with the board of directors.
Summary: closed in Brief
'Closed' [kloʊzd] describes something that is not open to the public or outsiders, shut down or not operating, and someone who is not willing to talk about something or share information. Examples include 'The store is closed on Sundays,' and 'He is very closed about his personal life.' Phrases like 'closed book' and 'closed circuit' extend the meaning of 'closed.'
