CLOSED-DOOR Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

closed-door

adjective

Definition of closed-door

as in off-the-record

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Recent Examples of closed-door Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates departs after a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2026. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for closed-door

Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed-door

Adjective

In one of the company’s off-the-record labs, On executives showed how the foam was made — a process that drew on years of material science and biomechanical research.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
There was an off-the-record discussion, then Patton’s clerk called the case.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of off-the-record

Adjective

Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers arranged secret, off-the-books sponsorship deals for Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the NBA’s salary cap, first reported by The New York Times.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Leonard, who made tens of millions in off-the-books, no-show endorsements, made out like a bandit with this settlement, especially since his $51 million contract for the coming season was not voided.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of off-the-books

Adjective

Across Greengrass’ three Bourne movies, the elite assassin turns against the clandestine institution that created him, determined to escape its grip and bring its covert operations to light.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
Or that the Apollo moon landing in 1969 was staged, the video shot on some clandestine movie set.

— Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of clandestine

Adjective

Pakistan has been an important back-channel player in reaching Iran, and the positive tone of its comments eased oil markets a bit.

— Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The real deals are locked in over late-night dinners, back-channel texts and quiet handshakes months in advance.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026