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Definition enclose in British English

enclose verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈkləʊz/
1

to surround someone or something

Example

Her arms enclosed him.

Example

The swimming pool was enclosed by a high fence.

Example

Expressions are enclosed in brackets.

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2

to send something such as a document with a letter. If you send a document with an email message, you attach it

Example

I enclose my completed application form.

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Definition enclose in British English