What does "enclosed" mean?

1. (surrounded by a barrier) surrounded by a wall, fence, or other barrier. 2. (included in a letter or box) placed inside an envelope or a package along with something else.

How do you use "enclosed"?

Often used at the beginning of a sentence in formal letters, such as 'Enclosed please find...'

enclosed

adj.

US //ɛnˈkɫoʊzd// UK //ɛnklˈəʊzd// en·closed

1 surrounded by a barrier (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

surrounded by a wall, fence, or other barrier.

fenced in or surrounded by a physical boundary that limits access or visibility.

Example

The children played safely in the enclosed garden behind the house.

Example

The property features an enclosed courtyard that provides a private sanctuary away from the noise of the city streets.
- open
- exposed
2 included in a letter or box (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

placed inside an envelope or a package along with something else.

contained within a letter, parcel, or other vessel; frequently used in formal correspondence to indicate attachments.

Example

Please read the enclosed document before you sign the contract.

Example

Please find the enclosed cheque as full payment for the services rendered during the previous fiscal quarter.

Usage

Often used at the beginning of a sentence in formal letters, such as 'Enclosed please find...'
- included
- attached