1
: covering an opening
All the windows in the house are closed. [=shut]
: having an opening that is covered
Keep your eyes closed.
He looked at me through half-closed eyes.
a closed container
a closed umbrella
2
: not operating or open to the public
The store is closed for lunch between 1 and 2 p.m.
The beach is closed this time of night.
These restrooms are closed for cleaning.
a closed road/bridge
3
a
: having ended : not being worked on anymore
The case is closed.
b
: no longer able to be discussed
The question is closed.
The chairman declared the discussion closed and allowed no further speeches.
4
: including only people from a particular group
There was a closed circle of advisers protecting the President.
clubs with closed memberships
5
: happening in private : not allowing the public to participate or know what is being said or done
The meeting was closed to the public.
The Prime Minister said that today's closed meeting with the President was particularly constructive.
a closed session of Congress
6
: not willing to listen to or accept different ideas or opinions
closed societies
I had a closed mind at first, but now I understand the need for change.
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“Closed.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/closed. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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