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to enclose
01
to surround a place with a fence, wall, etc.
Transitive: to enclose a place
Grammatical Information
movement verb
regular
present tense
enclose
3rd person singular
encloses
past simple
enclosed
past participle
enclosed
Examples
The farmer decided to enclose the garden with a fence to protect the crops.
02
to surround something completely
Transitive: to enclose an area
Examples
A dense forest enclosed the cabin, isolating it from the outside world.
03
to place something inside a container, such as an envelope or package
Transitive: to enclose a parcel
Examples
She enclosed the letter in an envelope and sealed it with wax.
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