Enclose: meaning, definitions and examples

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enclose

[ ɪnˈkləʊz ]

^{Context #1}

in a space

Surround or close off on all sides.

Synonyms

contain, encircle, encompass, envelop, surround

Examples of usage

The garden was enclosed by high walls.
She enclosed the check with the letter.
The document should be enclosed with the application form.
The area was enclosed by a fence to keep out trespassers.

^{Context #2}

with a letter

Include something in the same envelope or package.

Synonyms

add, append, attach, include

Examples of usage

Please enclose a self-addressed envelope with your application.
He enclosed a note with the gift.
Remember to enclose the receipt in the return package.

^{Context #3}

documents

An area that is sealed off with an artificial or natural barrier.

Synonyms

cage, compound, enclosure, pen

Examples of usage

The zoo had a lion enclosure.
The enclosure for the animals was spacious and well-maintained.
The construction site required a safety enclosure for workers.

Translations

Translations of the word "enclose" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encerrar

envolver
incluir

🇮🇳 बंद करना

घेरना
शामिल करना

🇩🇪 einschließen

umschließen
beifügen

🇮🇩 menyertakan

melampirkan
mengelilingi

🇺🇦 зачиняти

оточувати
включати

🇵🇱 zamknąć

otaczać
załączać

🇯🇵 閉じ込める (とじこめる)

包囲する (ほういする)
同封する (どうふうする)

🇫🇷 enfermer

entourer
inclure

🇪🇸 encerrar

rodear
incluir

🇹🇷 kapamak

çevrelemek
eklemek

🇰🇷 닫다

둘러싸다
포함하다

🇸🇦 يغلق

يحيط
يضم

🇨🇿 uzavřít

obklopit
připojit

🇸🇰 uzavrieť

obklopiť
pripojiť

🇨🇳 封闭 (fēngbì)

围绕 (wéirào)
包含 (bāohán)

🇸🇮 zapreti

obkrožiti
vključiti

🇮🇸 loka

umlykja
fela

🇰🇿 жабу

қоршау
қосу

🇬🇪 დახურვა

გარშემორტყმა
ჩართვა

🇦🇿 bağlamaq

əhatə etmək
daxil etmək

🇲🇽 encerrar

rodear
incluir

Word origin

The word 'enclose' originated from the Latin word 'inclaudere', which means 'to shut in'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'enclose' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to surrounding, including enclosing physical spaces and including items in a package or envelope.