Enclosure Meaning in English

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Definition

An enclosure is an area that is closed off with walls or a fence, or something that is included with a letter or email, such as a document or photo.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally for fenced or walled spaces, especially for animals ('animal enclosure'). In business, means a document sent with a letter or email ('Please see the enclosure'). Not used for natural areas—implies a man-made boundary.

• Spanish: recinto - adjunto (correo)
• Portuguese (BR): recinto - anexo (e-mail)
• Portuguese (PT): recinto - anexo (email)
• Chinese (Simplified): 围栏 - 附件（邮件）
• Chinese (Traditional): 圍欄 - 附件（郵件）
• Hindi: संलग्न स्थान - संलग्नक (ईमेल)
• Arabic: حظيرة - مرفق (بريد إلكتروني)
• Bengali: ঘেরা স্থান - সংযুক্তি
• Russian: ограждение - вложение
• Japanese: 囲い - 同封物
• Vietnamese: khu vực rào kín - tài liệu đính kèm
• Korean: 우리 - 동봉문서
• Turkish: çitli alan - ek
• Urdu: احاطہ - منسلکہ
• Indonesian: kandang - lampiran

Example Sentences

The playground has a wooden enclosure for safety.

basic

The animals live in a secure enclosure at the zoo.

basic

Please find the document in the enclosure.

basic

Did you check the enclosure I included with the letter?

natural

The rabbits escaped their enclosure last night!

natural

You must stay inside the enclosure during the tour for your own safety.

natural