# enclose

/ɪnˈkɫoʊz/ (US) · /ɛnklˈəʊz/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/enclose
Updated: 2026-08-27

## Senses

### 1. to surround

verb · CEFR B2

to build a wall, fence, or boundary around an area of land.

For teachers: to surround or hem in an area with a physical barrier such as a wall or fence.

- The garden is enclosed by a high stone wall to keep the deer out.
- The developer planned to enclose the entire estate with a perimeter fence, citing security concerns from the future residents.

Usage: Often used in the passive voice to describe land or gardens.

### 2. to include in an envelope

verb · CEFR B2 · Formal

to put something inside an envelope or package along with a letter.

For teachers: to insert an additional document or object into a container, typically an envelope, alongside the primary correspondence.

- Please find a copy of my resume enclosed with this application letter.
- I have enclosed the original receipts for your records and would appreciate a confirmation of their arrival by the end of the week.

Usage: Commonly used in business correspondence; takes a direct object.

## Examples

- Please enclose the check with your application.
- The architect designed a courtyard that would enclose the garden from the busy street outside.
- While the digital age has reduced the need for physical mail, many formal notices still require that the sender enclose all necessary documentation within a single envelope for processing.

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