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closets

/ˈklɑzɪts/ /ˈklɔzɪts/

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noun

Any private area, (particularly) bowers in the open air.

Examples :

"The children built cozy closets of branches and leaves in the woods behind their house, where they could play hide-and-seek. "

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noun

Any private or inner room, (particularly):

Examples :

""She kept her art supplies in one of the closets of her studio." "

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noun

A pew or side-chapel reserved for a monarch or other feudal lord.

Examples :

"During the king's coronation, he briefly retreated to one of the church's closets to privately compose himself before addressing his people. "

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noun

A private cabinet, (particularly):

Examples :

"The school hallways were lined with lockers, and students also kept their coats in small closets near their classrooms. "

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Any small room or side-room, (particularly):

Examples :

"At school, we store our coats and backpacks in the closets located by the entrance. "

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noun

An ordinary similar to a bar but half as broad.

Examples :

"The carpenter installed the closets, making sure they were half as wide as the regular bars used in the clothing racks. "

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noun

Examples :

"The heavy rain overwhelmed the city's closets, causing flooding in the streets. "

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verb

To shut away for private discussion.

Examples :

"The manager, concerned about the project's delays, decided to closet the team members to discuss solutions privately. "

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verb

To put into a private place for a secret interview or interrogation.

Examples :

"The principal decided to closet the two students accused of cheating to question them separately about what happened during the test. "

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verb

To shut up in, or as in, a closet for concealment or confinement.

Examples :

"Because he disagreed with the company's new policy, the manager decided to closet himself in his office to avoid the meeting. "