closed
/kloʊzd/ adjective A1- Made impassable. · A closed and locked door prevented my escape.· The channel was closed as a result of thick ice.
- Sealed or covered. · Her eyes were tightly closed.· Keep this box closed at all times.
- Physically drawn together, folded or contracted. · A book lay closed on the table.· a closed fist
- In a position preventing fluid from flowing.
- Not available for use or operation. · Phone lines are now closed.
- Not operating or conducting trade. · Banks are closed on bank holidays.
- Not allowing entrance to visitors or the public.
- Not receptive. · He is closed to new ideas.
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He heard no shot; but it was hardly possible he would, as the pantry and kitchens were at the very back of the house and there were several closed doors and a long passage between.
“She’s a beautiful woman—a very beautiful woman,” said MacDonald thoughtfully, after the door had closed behind her.
Fernand closed his eyes, a burning sensation passed across his brow, and he was compelled to support himself by the table to prevent his falling from his chair; but in spite of all his efforts, he could not refrain from uttering a deep groan, which, however, was lost amid the noisy felicitations of the company.
Is it that the level way through the desert is closed?”
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