Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkloʊzɪŋ/
verb to surround or close off on all sides
A1 She is enclosing a gift for her friend in a pretty box.
A2 The letter was sent in an enclosing envelope to keep it safe.
B1 The fence enclosing the garden needs to be repaired.
B2 The contract includes a clause enclosing the company from any liability.
C1 The lawyer is enclosing all the necessary documents with the legal brief.
C2 The scientist is enclosing the specimen in a protective casing for transport.
adjective surrounding or closing off on all sides
A1 The enclosing walls of the castle were very tall and thick.
A2 She found a small, enclosing space to hide from the rain.
B1 The enclosing fence kept the animals safe inside the pasture.
B2 The enclosing atmosphere of the room made it feel cozy and intimate.
C1 The enclosing framework of the building was designed to withstand earthquakes.
C2 The enclosing boundaries of the national park protected the wildlife within.
formal The architect designed a beautiful garden with an enclosing wall for privacy.
informal I'm enclosing the documents you requested in this email.
slang Make sure you're enclosing all the necessary info in your application.
figurative Her love was like an enclosing warmth that surrounded him wherever he went.
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