en
close
Third Person
encloses
Present Participle
enclosing
Past Tense
enclosed
Past Participle
enclosed
1
to surround a place with a fence, wall, etc.
transitive
- The farmer decided to enclose the garden with a fence to protect the crops.
- The castle was strategically enclosed by a high stone wall.
- The city’s gates enclosed the entire town, making it secure from invaders.
- The backyard was enclosed with hedges to create a private space.
- The high walls enclosed the courtyard, creating a private space.
2
to surround something completely
transitive
- A dense forest enclosed the cabin, isolating it from the outside world.
- The valley was enclosed by steep mountains on all sides.
- A thick mist enclosed the mountain, obscuring everything in sight.
- The river encloses the island, isolating it from the mainland.
- The narrow path was enclosed by thick shrubs, making the walk feel secretive.
3
to place something inside a container, such as an envelope or package
transitive
- She enclosed the letter in an envelope and sealed it with wax.
- The company enclosed a brochure with every product order.
- He enclosed the check in an envelope and mailed it to the bank.
- They enclosed the invitation in a decorative envelope before sending it.
- She enclosed a photo of her family with the holiday card.