closed-off
|closed/off|
B2
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/kloʊzd ɔf/
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/kləʊzd ɒf/
(close)
end or conclude
Etymology
Etymology Information
'closed-off' originates from the English word 'close,' which comes from the Latin word 'claudere,' meaning 'to shut.'
Historical Evolution
'claudere' transformed into the Old French word 'clore,' and eventually became the modern English word 'close.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shut or enclose,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not accessible or open to others.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not accessible or open to others; isolated or secluded.
The road was closed-off due to construction.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41