closed

Definition of closed

adj.	1.	having an opening obstructed.
	2.	(Math.) of a curve or surface: having no end points or boundary curves; of a set: having members that can be produced by a specific operation on other members of the same set; of an interval: containing both its endpoints.
	3.	Being in a position to obstruct an opening; - especially of doors.
	4.	having skin drawn so as to obstruct the opening; - used of mouth or eyes. Opposite of open.
	5.	requiring union membership; - of a workplace; as, a closed shop.
	6.	closed with shutters.
	7.	hidden from the public; as, a closed ballot.
	8.	not open to the general public; as, a closed meeting.
	9.	unsympathetic; - of a person's attitude.
	10.	surrounded by walls.
	11.	made compact by bending or doubling over; as, a closed map.
	12.	closed or fastened with or as if with buttons.
	13.	not engaged in activity; - of an organization or business establishment.

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