chiusi: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
High (C1)Neutral to formal
Quick answer
What does “chiusi” mean?
Not open or accessible.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Not open or accessible; having been shut.
Ended, concluded, or finalized; not available for discussion or alteration; restricted to a specific group; not receptive to new ideas or influences.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Minimal. 'Closed season' (US) vs 'close season' (UK) for hunting/fishing. 'Closed shop' (union) more common in UK historical/industrial context.
Connotations
Similar in both, though 'closed' in social contexts (e.g., 'a closed community') may carry stronger negative connotations in individualistic US culture.
Frequency
Equally frequent.
Grammar
How to Use “chiusi” in a Sentence
be closed (by sb/sth)remain closedkeep sth closedfind sth closeddeclare sth closedVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “chiusi” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- He closed the curtains against the evening light.
- The enquiry was closed due to lack of evidence.
American English
- She closed the deal with a firm handshake.
- The road will be closed for the parade.
adjective
British English
- The gardens are closed to visitors in winter.
- He has a rather closed mind about modern art.
American English
- The hearing was held behind closed doors.
- It's a closed community, very wary of outsiders.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
The deal is now closed. The branch is closed for refurbishment.
Academic
A closed system in thermodynamics. The set is closed under addition.
Everyday
The shop is closed on Sundays. She's quite closed about her personal life.
Technical
The valve is in the closed position. A closed-loop control system.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “chiusi”
- Using 'close' (verb) instead of 'closed' (adj): *'The door is close' (wrong) vs 'The door is closed' (correct). Overusing 'closed' for abstract concepts where 'restricted' or 'private' is better.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Close' is primarily a verb (to shut) or an adjective meaning near. 'Closed' is the past participle/adjective form meaning 'shut' or 'not open'.
Yes, figuratively. A 'closed person' or 'closed mind' describes someone who is uncommunicative or unreceptive to new ideas.
Yes. It means a matter is definitively settled or concluded, often used to end discussion. It originates from legal jargon.
In STEM fields, it often describes systems with no external exchange (closed system), mathematical sets where an operation yields a member of the same set (closed under addition), or circuits where current flows (closed circuit).
Not open or accessible.
Chiusi is usually neutral to formal in register.
Chiusi: in British English it is pronounced /kləʊzd/, and in American English it is pronounced /kloʊzd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “behind closed doors”
- “a closed book”
- “close ranks”
- “case closed”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a CLOSED sign on a shop door - the 'S' looks like a padlock hashing it shut.
Conceptual Metaphor
KNOWING IS SEEING / IGNORANCE IS BLINDNESS (e.g., 'His mind is closed' = he cannot 'see' new ideas).
Practice
Quiz
In which context does 'closed' NOT imply physical inaccessibility?