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Closed

closed

adjective

if a door, window, lid etc is closed, it is covering an open area, passage, or hole

secure

adjective

fastened firmly, in a safe way

sealed

adjective

closed with a lid, cover etc so that nothing can get in or out

clenched

adjective

closed tightly together

unopened

adjective

not opened yet

shut

adjective

closed

airtight

adjective

not allowing air to enter or leave

hermetic

adjective

closed tightly, so that no air can get in or out

up

adjective, adverb, preposition

fastened or closed completely

under lock and key

in a room or container which is fastened with a lock

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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higgledy-piggledy

mixed together in a way that is not planned, organized, or tidy

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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