closed
adj.
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having an opening obstructed.
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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.)
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Being in a position to obstruct an opening; -- especially of doors.
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having skin drawn so as to obstruct the opening; -- used of mouth or eyes. Opposite of open.
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requiring union membership; -- of a workplace; as, a closed shop. [prenominal]
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closed with shutters.
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hidden from the public; as, a closed ballot.
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not open to the general public; as, a closed meeting.
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unsympathetic; -- of a person's attitude.
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surrounded by walls.
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made compact by bending or doubling over; as, a closed map.
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closed or fastened with or as if with buttons.
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not engaged in activity; -- of an organization or business establishment.