closed

closed

adj.
  1. having an opening obstructed.
  2. of a curve or surface: having no end points or boundary curves; of a set: having members that can be produced by a specific operation on other members of the same set; of an interval: containing both its endpoints. (Math.)
  3. Being in a position to obstruct an opening; -- especially of doors.
  4. having skin drawn so as to obstruct the opening; -- used of mouth or eyes. Opposite of open.
  5. requiring union membership; -- of a workplace; as, a closed shop. [prenominal]
  6. closed with shutters.
  7. hidden from the public; as, a closed ballot.
  8. not open to the general public; as, a closed meeting.
  9. unsympathetic; -- of a person's attitude.
  10. surrounded by walls.
  11. made compact by bending or doubling over; as, a closed map.
  12. closed or fastened with or as if with buttons.
  13. not engaged in activity; -- of an organization or business establishment.