closed

closed

adjective \ˈklōzd\

Definition of CLOSED

1

a : not open

b : enclosed

c : composed entirely of closed tubes or vessels <a closed circulatory system>

2

a : forming a self-contained unit allowing no additions <closed association>

b (1) : traced by a moving point that returns to an arbitrary starting point <closed curve>; also : so formed that every plane section is a closed curve <closed surface> (2) : characterized by mathematical elements that when subjected to an operation produce only elements of the same set <the set of whole numbers is closed under addition and multiplication> (3) : containing all the limit points of every possible subset <a closed interval contains its endpoints>

c : characterized by continuous return and reuse of the working substance <a closed cooling system>

d of a racecourse : having the same starting and finishing point

3

a : confined to a few <closed membership>

b : excluding participation of outsiders or witnesses : conducted in strict secrecy

c : rigidly excluding outside influence <a closed mind>

4

: ending in a consonant <closed syllable>

Examples of CLOSED

1. He looked at me through half-closed eyes.
2. The store is closed for lunch between 1 and 2 p.m.
3. The beach is closed this time of night.
4. These restrooms are closed for cleaning.
5. The chairman declared the discussion closed and allowed no further speeches.

First Known Use of CLOSED

13th century

Rhymes with CLOSED

nosed

closed

adjective \ˈklōzd\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of CLOSED

1

: being a complete self-contained system with nothing transferred in or out <a closed thermodynamic system>

2

: covered by unbroken skin <a closed fracture>

3

: not discharging pathogenic organisms to the outside <a case of closed tuberculosis>—compare open 2