closed · adjective /kloʊzd/
Word family
Nouns: close, closing, closure
Adjectives: closed
Verbs: close
closed (NOT OPEN)
A1 not open
Dictionary examples:
The door was closed.
Her eyes were closed so I thought she was asleep.
Learner example:
We arrived home very tired but the door was closed and my parents weren't there. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
closed (BUSINESS/STORE)
A1 not open for business
Dictionary example:
All the stores were closed, so we couldn't buy any food.
Learner example:
He went to the school for his suitcase, but it was closed. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)
closed (NOT ACCEPTING IDEAS)
C2 not wanting to accept new ideas, people, customs, etc.
Dictionary example:
a closed mind
Learner example:
But if we travel with a closed mind, we will be contrasting everything, always having in mind that our things are the best. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)
behind closed doors
C2 privately and not in public
Dictionary example:
Most of the deals were done behind closed doors.
Learner example:
Decisions which affect the whole world are made behind closed doors and are top secret. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Russian)
