Closed: meaning, definitions and examples

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closed

[ kləʊzd ]

^{Context #1}

in business

No longer trading or available to trade.

Synonyms

not operating, out of business, shut down

Examples of usage

The store is now closed for business.
The company announced that it will be closed by the end of the month.

^{Context #2}

not open

Shut; not open.

Synonyms

sealed, shut, shut tight

Examples of usage

The door is closed, please knock before entering.
The restaurant is closed on Sundays.

^{Context #3}

shut

Move or cause to move so as to cover an opening.

Synonyms

seal, shut, shut tight

Examples of usage

I closed the door behind me.
She closed the book and put it away.

Translations

Translations of the word "closed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fechado

🇮🇳 बंद

🇩🇪 geschlossen

🇮🇩 tertutup

🇺🇦 закритий

🇵🇱 zamknięty

🇯🇵 閉まった

🇫🇷 fermé

🇪🇸 cerrado

🇹🇷 kapalı

🇰🇷 닫힌

🇸🇦 مغلق

🇨🇿 uzavřený

🇸🇰 zatvorený

🇨🇳 关闭的

🇸🇮 zaprt

🇮🇸 lokað

🇰🇿 жабық

🇬🇪 დახურული

🇦🇿 bağlı

🇲🇽 cerrado

Word origin

The word 'closed' originated from the Old French word 'clos', which means 'shut' or 'enclosed'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Over time, 'closed' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to shutting, sealing, or not being open. The word is commonly used in business contexts to indicate that a store or company is no longer trading or available to trade.