Enclose

Pronunciation

• Canada IPA: É™nˈkloÊŠz
• UK IPA: /ɪnˈkləʊz/
• US IPA: /ɪnˈkloÊŠz/
• Rhymes: -əʊz

Alternative forms

• inclose

Origin

circa 1275 From Middle English inclosen, from Old French enclose, feminine plural past participle of enclore. Equivalent to in with close.

Full definition of enclose

Verb

1. (transitive) To surround with a wall, fence, etc.
2. (transitive) To insert into a container, usually an envelope or package.
3. (intransitive) To hold or contain.