closed
/kloʊzd/
verb
- Past tense and past participle of close: to shut something.
- They closed the gate to keep the sheep in the field.
- He closed his book and stood up.
- She closed the window before the rain started.
- Past tense and past participle of close: to bring to an end or conclusion.
- The company closed its factory last year.
- The speaker closed her speech with a quote from a famous poet.
- They closed the deal after weeks of negotiation.
- Past tense and past participle of close: to stop operating or providing service.
- Many small shops closed during the recession.
- The airport closed due to heavy snowfall.
- The restaurant closed permanently after the health inspection.
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adjective
- Not open; shut.
- Please keep the door closed so the cat doesn't get out.
- The store is closed on Sundays.
- Her eyes were closed, but she wasn't asleep.
- Not available to the public; restricted to a particular group.
- They held a closed session for board members only.
- The beach was closed due to dangerous currents.
- The meeting was closed to anyone without a security badge.
- Finished or ended; no longer continuing.
- The case is now closed after the final verdict.
- With the deal closed, the company could start construction.
- The voting period is closed, so no more ballots will be accepted.
- (of a person or attitude) Not open to new ideas or experiences; narrow-minded.
- Her closed attitude made it hard for the team to collaborate.
- Don't be so closed to suggestions; you might learn something.
- He has a closed mind when it comes to trying new foods.
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