Definitions

1. noun

A space or structure, typically made of walls or wire, used to confine or contain animals, especially livestock, or to enclose a garden or other area.

“The farmer built a secure enclosure for the horses to prevent them from escaping.”

2. noun

A group of related or connected things, such as a set of data or a collection of documents.

“The company’s database was divided into separate enclosures for different departments.”

3. verb

To surround or confine something, especially with a fence or other barrier.

“The contractor will enclose the pool with a new fence to prevent accidents.”

4. verb

To surround or confine something, especially with a sentence or other formal statement.

“The judge’s ruling will enclose the suspect in a permanent prison sentence.”