Definition & Meaning of "enclose"in English

to enclose

to surround, cover, or wrap completely

Transitive: to enclose a place

Grammatical Information

Composition

derived

Action verb

Regular

Present tense

enclose

3rd person singular

encloses

Present participle

enclosing

Past simple

enclosed

Past participle

enclosed

Examples

Dense woodland encloses the abandoned cottage.

to surround something completely

Transitive: to enclose an area

Examples

A dense forest enclosed the cabin, isolating it from the outside world.

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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