enclose

verb

en·close in-ˈklōz How to pronounce enclose (audio)

en-

variants or less commonly inclose

in-ˈklōz

enclosed also inclosed; enclosing also inclosing; encloses also incloses

transitive verb

a(1)

: to close in : surround

enclose a porch with glass

(2)

: to fence off (common land) for individual use

: to hold in : confine

: to include along with something else in a parcel or envelope

a check is enclosed herewith

Example Sentences

The pie's flaky crust encloses a fruit filling. Enclose the fish in foil and bake. She enclosed a photo with the card. Please enclose a check with your application. Enclosed with this letter are the tickets you ordered.

Recent Examples on the Web Simply enclose small slices of guava paste and cream cheese within squares of puff pastry dough, fold them into triangles, and bake till golden brown.

Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2022 Oversized earpads made from superbly soft lambskin are specially shaped to enclose the listener’s ears and hug the contours of the head thanks to both lateral and vertical adjustments.

Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 June 2022 The person said the new polycarbonate structure would enclose the existing storefront, sitting about 30 inches outside of the glass facade.

oregonlive, 3 May 2022 Shortages of some aluminum parts used to enclose the battery packs created particular bottlenecks, the people said, because those packs must be installed early in the assembly process.

Sean Mclain, WSJ, 4 June 2022 Created with portability in mind, the travel-friendly mosquito repellent bracelet mimics the shape of a hair elastic, easily slipping onto your wrist (or ankle) to enclose you in an invisible protective barrier against insects.

Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2022 The OTR StillHouse’s outdoor space comfortably accommodates hundreds of guests, and the buildings that enclose the courtyard provide a pleasant amount of shade for guests to enjoy.

Matt Koesters, The Enquirer, 28 Apr. 2022 For instance, designer David Zinn has built the show a lovely Buckingham Palace, repeating the gilt folderol of the Longacre Theatre’s proscenium on the columns and gates that enclose the stage.

Helen Shaw, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2021 During the musical’s finale, Walter sits alone in front of bars that enclose the immigrant couple.

Ayanna Prescod, Variety, 4 Nov. 2021 See More

Kids Definition

enclose

verb

en·close in-ˈklōz How to pronounce enclose (audio)

enclosed; enclosing

: to close in : surround

The porch is enclosed with glass.

: to hold in : confine

He enclosed the animals in a pen.

: to put in the same package or envelope with something else

Choose the Right Synonym for enclose

enclose, envelop, and fence mean to surround something and close it off. enclose is used of putting up barriers (as walls) or a cover around something so as to give it protection or privacy. A high hedge encloses the garden. envelop is used of surrounding something completely by a soft layer or covering to hide or protect it. Clouds enveloped the peaks of the mountains. fence is used of surrounding something with or as if with a fence so that nothing may enter or leave. A stone wall fences in the yard.

单词	enclosing
释义	enclose verb en·close in-ˈklōz en- variants or less commonly inclose in-ˈklōz enclosed also inclosed; enclosing also inclosing; encloses also incloses transitive verb 1 a(1) : to close in : surround enclose a porch with glass (2) : to fence off (common land) for individual use b : to hold in : confine 2 : to include along with something else in a parcel or envelope a check is enclosed herewith Synonyms box (in) cage closet coop (up) corral encage encase envelop fence (in) hedge hem (in) house immure include mew (up) pen wall (in) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The pie's flaky crust encloses a fruit filling. Enclose the fish in foil and bake. She enclosed a photo with the card. Please enclose a check with your application. Enclosed with this letter are the tickets you ordered. Recent Examples on the Web Simply enclose small slices of guava paste and cream cheese within squares of puff pastry dough, fold them into triangles, and bake till golden brown. Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2022 Oversized earpads made from superbly soft lambskin are specially shaped to enclose the listener’s ears and hug the contours of the head thanks to both lateral and vertical adjustments. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 June 2022 The person said the new polycarbonate structure would enclose the existing storefront, sitting about 30 inches outside of the glass facade. oregonlive, 3 May 2022 Shortages of some aluminum parts used to enclose the battery packs created particular bottlenecks, the people said, because those packs must be installed early in the assembly process. Sean Mclain, WSJ, 4 June 2022 Created with portability in mind, the travel-friendly mosquito repellent bracelet mimics the shape of a hair elastic, easily slipping onto your wrist (or ankle) to enclose you in an invisible protective barrier against insects. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2022 The OTR StillHouse’s outdoor space comfortably accommodates hundreds of guests, and the buildings that enclose the courtyard provide a pleasant amount of shade for guests to enjoy. Matt Koesters, The Enquirer, 28 Apr. 2022 For instance, designer David Zinn has built the show a lovely Buckingham Palace, repeating the gilt folderol of the Longacre Theatre’s proscenium on the columns and gates that enclose the stage. Helen Shaw, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2021 During the musical’s finale, Walter sits alone in front of bars that enclose the immigrant couple. Ayanna Prescod, Variety, 4 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, probably from enclos enclosed, from Anglo-French, past participle of enclore to enclose, from Vulgar Latin inclaudere, alteration of Latin includere* — more at include First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Kids Definition enclose verb en·close in-ˈklōz enclosed; enclosing 1 : to close in : surround The porch is enclosed with glass. 2 : to hold in : confine He enclosed the animals in a pen. 3 : to put in the same package or envelope with something else Choose the Right Synonym for enclose enclose, envelop, and fence mean to surround something and close it off. enclose is used of putting up barriers (as walls) or a cover around something so as to give it protection or privacy. A high hedge encloses the garden. envelop is used of surrounding something completely by a soft layer or covering to hide or protect it. Clouds enveloped the peaks of the mountains. fence is used of surrounding something with or as if with a fence so that nothing may enter or leave. A stone wall fences in the yard. enclosing 1 of 2 adjective variants also inclosing as in encircling Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance encircling surrounding bounding attached embracing connecting interconnecting fencing connected communicating united linked circumjacent joined encompassing rimming peripheral marginal adjacent tangential adjoining nearest closest nearby flanking touching contiguous tangent near bordering abutting approximate joining skirting juxtaposed nigh ambient neighboring close immediate next-door verging conterminous fringing flush Antonyms & Near Antonyms separate single apart discrete detached nonadjacent noncontiguous isolated removed isolate unconnected unattached disconnected unlinked farthest remote distant away divided far discontinuous split free-standing resolved faraway severed noncontinuous parted broken up ramified dissociated disjoined uncoupled sundered far-off dissevered divorced disunited unyoked See More enclosing 2 of 2 verb variants also inclosing present participle of enclose 1 as in encasing to close or shut in by or as if by barriers dogs who spend the day enclosed in small cages Synonyms & Similar Words encasing housing caging confining surrounding penning enveloping including encaging hedging closeting restricting containing corralling circumscribing immuring encircling bounding encapsulating limiting enfolding cooping (up) fencing (in) walling (in) hemming (in) encompassing mewing (up) boxing (in) ringing enframing cocooning encysting ensheathing enlacing armoring framing encapsuling ensphering enwombing 2 as in surrounding to form a circle around in a show of support, the women rushed to enclose their distraught friend Synonyms & Similar Words surrounding encircling encompassing embracing circling ringing environing wreathing girding circumscribing girdling compassing walling entrenching closing in besieging swarming besetting intrenching fencing (in) cordoning (off) hemming (in) investing 3 as in encompassing to surround or cover closely the house was enclosed by a high hedge that shielded it from public view Synonyms & Similar Words encompassing encasing wrapping embracing enveloping encircling enfolding muffling draping involving bowering circling enshrouding shrouding enwrapping mantling cocooning embowering swathing veiling lapping bosoming embedding embosoming enswathing disguising curtaining circumfusing overlaying investing imbedding blanketing masking camouflaging swaddling cloaking enwinding overspreading enlacing Antonyms & Near Antonyms exposing stripping baring denuding
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