enclose

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈkləʊz/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈkloʊz/
• (Canada) IPA ^(key): /ənˈkloʊz/

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Verb

Plain form enclose

Third-person singular encloses

Past tense enclosed

Past participle enclosed

Present participle enclosing

1. (intransitive) When you enclose something, you force it into a certain area and keep it there.
   • Synonyms: surround and trap

   The sheep flock was enclosed by the fence.

2. When you enclose something with a letter, you put it in the same envelope as the letter.

Related words

• enclosure
• close