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enclose

Transitive Verb
past: enclosedpp: encloseding: enclosing

This term describes the act of creating a boundary or a container around an object. When used in correspondence, it refers to the physical act of adding a document to an envelope, creating a shared space for the items. It carries a professional and formal tone in business communication. In a spatial sense, the word evokes a feeling of restriction or protection. Whether it is a fence around a garden or mountains surrounding a valley, the focus is on the perimeter that separates the interior from the exterior, often implying a sense of confinement or security.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ something][~ something in something]

To place something inside an envelope, package, or container together with a letter or other document.

"Please enclose a stamped envelope for the return of the application."

Transitive Verb
[~ something][~ something with something]

To surround a piece of land or a space with a fence, wall, or hedge to prevent access.

"The homeowners decided to enclose their backyard with a high wooden fence."

Transitive Verb
[~ someone][~ someone in something]

To surround someone or something completely so that they are trapped or confined within a space.

"The valley is enclosed by steep mountains on all sides."

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