enclose

UK /ɪnˈkləʊz/ US /ɪnˈkloʊz/

verb 2

Collocations

(verb.)

ADV

completely, fully, totally

The new shopping mall is completely enclosed, so shoppers can browse comfortably regardless of the weather.

partially

PREP

in/within

The old letters were enclosed within a wooden box for many years.

Definitions

verb

To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

to enclose lands

The creative commons of the internet has been gradually and inexorably enclosed, much as agricultural land was by parliamentary acts from 1600 onwards in England.

To insert into a container, usually an envelope or package.

Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope if you require a reply.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

verb — place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing

verb — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

verb — surround completely

inclose

verb — close in

confine

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

to enclose lands

Wiktionary

The creative commons of the internet has been gradually and inexorably enclosed, much as agricultural land was by parliamentary acts from 1600 onwards in England.

Wiktionary

Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope if you require a reply.

Wiktionary

In accordance with your request, I enclose a picture of myself.

Tatoeba · #54297

With regard to your letter of July 22nd, I enclose our most recent catalogue.

Tatoeba · #72378

Enclose your resume in this envelope and submit it to the personnel department.

Tatoeba · #325333

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