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closed

Pronunciation: [/kloʊzd/]

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closed: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use closed in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “not open”

(adjective) when something is shut or not open. Like a door that is not open, it is closed.

Example

The store is closed on Sundays.

Example

The window is not closed, so it's letting in a draft.

Example

Is the door closed or open?

Context: “shut down permanently”

(verb) to cease operations or shut down for good. Like when a business closes its doors forever.

Example

The restaurant closed after being in business for 20 years.

Example

The company decided not to close its offices despite financial difficulties.

Example

Why did the factory have to close?

Context: “end a conversation or event”

(verb) to stop or finish a conversation, meeting, or event. Like when you finish talking to someone or a meeting comes to an end.

Example

Let's close this meeting with a summary of our decisions.

Example

The discussion was not closed properly, leaving room for confusion.

Example

How should we close this year-end party?

How to pronounce closed

Pronunciation: [/kloʊzd/]

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