Closed | Mean of closed in English Dictionary

/ˈkloʊzd/

• covering an opening
1. All the windows in the house are closed. [=shut]
2. Keep your eyes closed.
3. He looked at me through half-closed eyes.
4. a closed container
5. a closed umbrella
• not operating or open to the public
1. The store is closed for lunch between 1 and 2 p.m.
2. The beach is closed this time of night.
3. These restrooms are closed for cleaning.
4. a closed road/bridge
• having ended
1. The case is closed.

• no longer able to be discussed
1. The question is closed.
2. The chairman declared the discussion closed and allowed no further speeches.
• including only people from a particular group
1. There was a closed circle of advisers protecting the President.
2. clubs with closed memberships
• happening in private
1. The meeting was closed to the public.
2. The Prime Minister said that today's closed meeting with the President was particularly constructive.
3. a closed session of Congress
• not willing to listen to or accept different ideas or opinions
1. closed societies
2. I had a closed mind at first, but now I understand the need for change.
• in a private room or place
1. All of their meetings are held behind closed doors.
2. They seemed like the perfect couple, but you never know what goes on behind closed doors.
3. The decisions are made behind closed doors.