closed 
/ˈkloʊzd/ adjective
/ˈkloʊzd/ adjective 1 : covering an opening
▪ All the windows in the house are closed. [=shut] : having an opening that is covered ▪ Keep your eyes closed. ▪ He looked at me through half-closed eyes. ▪ a closed container ▪ a closed umbrella 2 : not operating or open to the public
▪ The store is closed for lunch between 1 and 2 p.m. ▪ The beach is closed this time of night. ▪ These restrooms are closed for cleaning. ▪ a closed road/bridge 3 a : having ended : not being worked on anymore
▪ The case is closed.
b : no longer able to be discussed
▪ The question is closed. ▪ The chairman declared the discussion closed and allowed no further speeches. 4 : including only people from a particular group
▪ There was a closed circle of advisers protecting the President. ▪ clubs with closed memberships 5 : happening in private : not allowing the public to participate or know what is being said or done
▪ The meeting was closed to the public. ▪ The Prime Minister said that today's closed meeting with the President was particularly constructive. ▪ a closed session of Congress 6 : not willing to listen to or accept different ideas or opinions
▪ closed societies ▪ I had a closed mind at first, but now I understand the need for change.
▪ All the windows in the house are closed. [=shut] : having an opening that is covered ▪ Keep your eyes closed. ▪ He looked at me through half-closed eyes. ▪ a closed container ▪ a closed umbrella
▪ The store is closed for lunch between 1 and 2 p.m. ▪ The beach is closed this time of night. ▪ These restrooms are closed for cleaning. ▪ a closed road/bridge
▪ The case is closed.
b : no longer able to be discussed
▪ The question is closed. ▪ The chairman declared the discussion closed and allowed no further speeches.
▪ There was a closed circle of advisers protecting the President. ▪ clubs with closed memberships
▪ The meeting was closed to the public. ▪ The Prime Minister said that today's closed meeting with the President was particularly constructive. ▪ a closed session of Congress
▪ closed societies ▪ I had a closed mind at first, but now I understand the need for change.
behind closed doors
: in a private room or place : in private
▪ All of their meetings are held behind closed doors. ▪ They seemed like the perfect couple, but you never know what goes on behind closed doors. ▪ The decisions are made behind closed doors.
▪ All of their meetings are held behind closed doors. ▪ They seemed like the perfect couple, but you never know what goes on behind closed doors. ▪ The decisions are made behind closed doors.
with your eyes closed — see 1eye
