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enclose

[en-klohz]

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verb (used with object), -closed, -clos·ing.

to shut or hem in; close in on all sides: a valley enclosed by tall mountains.

to surround, as with a fence or wall: to enclose land.

to insert in the same envelope, package, or the like: He enclosed a check. A book was sent with the bill enclosed.

to hold or contain: His letter enclosed a check.

Roman Catholic Church.

to restrict to the enclosure of a monastery or convent.

(of a monastery, convent, church, etc.) to establish or fix the boundary of an enclosure.

Also, inclose.

Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English en-, inclosen. See in-¹, close

Related forms

en·clos·a·ble, adjective

en·clos·er, noun

pre·en·close, verb (used with object), -closed, -clos·ing.

re·en·close, verb (used with object), -closed, -clos·ing.

self-en·closed, adjective

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un·en·closed, adjective

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Synonyms
1, 2. encircle, encompass, ring, girdle.

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The wall then has to be rebuilt to enclose the door when it is.

Huge pots of lavender, their iridescent violet flowers reaching skyward, enclose a bench perfect for writing.

Free enterprise, the government's philosophy, is encouraging people to enclose huge areas of common grazing land.

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The wall then has to be rebuilt to enclose the door when it is.

Huge pots of lavender, their iridescent violet flowers reaching skyward, enclose a bench perfect for writing.

Free enterprise, the government's philosophy, is encouraging people to enclose huge areas of common grazing land.

Atolls are slim coral islands that arc around or completely enclose lagoons.

Six prism and two basal faces enclose the whole crystal.

He reached out to enclose the child's hands in his own and held them, shouting.

Paulsen decided to enclose the yard with a fence that runs along the sidewalk and the driveway.

Universe can be viewed as a giant hologram, one that resides on the surface of whatever two-dimensional shape will enclose it.

Continue to roll and enclose each filling as neatly as possible.

Enclose a brief description of what you are working on.

Get there early for a great spot by the caves that enclose this beach.

It is a typical containment for a large nuclear plant, big enough to enclose a high school gymnasium.

In autumn, leathery fruit capsules enclose glossy seeds.

Put butter in a pot or skillet deep enough to enclose the chicken.

Off to one side, a couple of loops of chicken wire enclose more dust and garbage and a few plants-a zinnia, a lanky avocado.

Enclose each container in a plastic bag, fastening the bag closed to maintain humidity.

The four-story buildings surround and enclose the site.

Cut and stack each fish fillet as needed to fit at the base of a leaf, leaving enough leaf open to enclose the fish.

Place dough in clean cloth and wrap neatly to enclose.

Pull up edges of cloth to make bag to enclose each tomato half, one at a time, evenly.

Prepare a triple layer of aluminum foil large enough to comfortably enclose the pork.

Fold over other half of skin to enclose scallion mixture.

Medieval fortress walls punctuated by watchtowers and tall, ornate brick gates totally enclose the town center.

Bring the wrap around each and twist together to enclose.

Fill neck opening with remaining stuffing and fold over skin to enclose.

Fold one side of the won ton skin to enclose the filling, rolling it cigar-fashion.

Routh advised out-of-town clients to insure the items and to enclose a list of pieces being.

Fences enclose the port's perimeter, which is patrolled by guards.

Fold the other half of the circle of dough over to enclose the filling.

Bring the wrap around the ice cream and twist the ends together to enclose.

Close flaps of dough and completely enclose the butter.

Decorative cabinets used to enclose a free-standing cast-iron radiator should also be designed with plenty of openings.

Fold foil to completely enclose the contents while leaving some room for expansion.

Another popular gimmick has been to enclose gifts, ranging from gloves and stickers to hosiery and handkerchiefs.

Hard plastic windows flip down and slide to enclose the cabin.

Fold over one corner of the won ton to meet its opposite corner, and enclose the foie gras.

I'd write to postmasters around the world, enclose payment and ask them to mail me stamps.

The factory makes metal boxes that enclose computer parts.

Enclose the fish and vegetables in the foil, crimping it to seal.

Fold the circle of dough over to enclose the filling.

Sony then proceeded to offend public sensibility with plans to enclose the open acre at the building's base.

Fold the pastry over to enclose the egg and make a half moon shape.

Starting from short end, roll up meat tightly to enclose filling, using foil as a guide.

Completely enclose meat in dough and roll it into a ball between your hands to seal.

Sushi rolls and wraps, which are among the best of the foods offered, use daikon and lettuce to enclose crunchy fillings.

They enclose lines sensuously and are enormously useful in describing all kinds of.

Place the sausage in the middle of a breast half and wrap to enclose it thoroughly, envelope fashion.

Sew up the pocket all around with string to enclose the filling.

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World English Dictionary

enclose or inclose (ɪnˈkləʊz)

—vb
1.	to close; hem in; surround
2.	to surround (land) with or as if with a fence
3.	to put in an envelope or wrapper, esp together with a letter
4.	to contain or hold

inclose or inclose

—vb

en'closable or inclose

—*adj*

in'closable or inclose

—*adj*

en'closer or inclose

—n

in'closer or inclose

—n

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Word Origin & History

enclose

early 14c., from en- + close (v.). Specific sense of "to fence in waste or common ground" for the purpose of cultivation or to give it to private owners, is from c.1500. Meaning "place a document with a letter for transmission" is from 1707. Related: Enclosed; enclosing.

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