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to enclose
01
to surround a place with a fence, wall, etc.
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
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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