closed

Not open or available for use.

• The shop is closed.
• The library stays closed on Sundays.
• Is the bank closed today?

Similar words: shut

Opposites: open

Common phrases: closed shop, closed office, remain closed

Blocked so that people or vehicles cannot pass through.

• The road is closed.
• We had to turn back at the closed bridge.
• Police guarded the closed entrance.

Similar words: blocked, shut

Opposites: open

Common phrases: closed road, closed bridge, closed route

With an opening covered or its parts brought together.

• Keep your mouth closed.
• She rested with her eyes closed.
• The letter was inside a closed envelope.

Similar words: shut, sealed

Opposites: open

Common phrases: closed eyes, closed door, closed box

Available only to certain people, rather than to everyone.

• They held a closed meeting.
• This is a closed group for staff.
• Reporters could not attend the closed session.

Similar words: private, restricted

Opposites: public

Common phrases: closed meeting, closed group, closed session