D defs.my
Entry 13 senses Webster, 1913

closed

· IPA /kloʊzd/
01 adj. having an opening obstructed.
  1. 1.
    having an opening obstructed.
  2. 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. 3.
    Being in a position to obstruct an opening; -- especially of doors.
  4. 4.
    having skin drawn so as to obstruct the opening; -- used of mouth or eyes. Opposite of open.
  5. 5.
    requiring union membership; -- of a workplace; as, a closed shop.[prenominal]
  6. 6.
    closed with shutters.
  7. 7.
    hidden from the public; as, a closed ballot.
  8. 8.
    not open to the general public; as, a closed meeting.
  9. 9.
    unsympathetic; -- of a person's attitude.
  10. 10.
    surrounded by walls.
  11. 11.
    made compact by bending or doubling over; as, a closed map.
  12. 12.
    closed or fastened with or as if with buttons.
  13. 13.
    not engaged in activity; -- of an organization or business establishment.
Syn. shut, unopen. — Syn. -- shut. — Syn. -- closed in(predicate). — Syn. -- folded. — Syn. -- shut down.