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closet

UK
/ˈklɒzɪt/
US
/ˈklɑːzɪt/

Translations

closetnoun
closets
pl
UK
/ˈklɒzɪt/
US
/ˈklɑːzɪt/
She hung her coat in the closet.
Она повесила свое пальто в шкаф.
He stored the old books in the closet.
Он хранил старые книги в кладовке.
Additional translations
тайник
гардероб
Synonyms
cabinet
wardrobe
alcove
storage
cupboard
closetadjective
more closet
Comp.
most closet
Super.
UK
/ˈklɒz.ɪt/
US
/ˈklɑː.zət/
Used attributively to describe something kept secret or not openly acknowledged.
closetverb
closeted
Past Simple
closeted
Past Participle
closeting
Gerund
UK
/ˈklɒz.ɪt/
US
/ˈklɑː.zət/
She will closet herself in the office until the report is done.
Она закроется в офисе, пока не закончит отчет.
He decided to closet himself in his room to finish the project.
Он решил уединиться в своей комнате, чтобы закончить проект.
Additional translations
изолировать
Synonyms
seclude
withdraw
sequester
isolate
shut away
confine

Definitions

closetnoun
A small room or compartment for storing clothes or household items.
She hung her coat in the closet before entering the living room.
A state of secrecy or concealment, especially about one's sexual orientation.
He decided to come out of the closet and share his true identity with his friends.
(chiefly British, informal) A flush toilet (often used with 'water' as 'water closet').
The old cottage still had a closet at the end of the garden.
(archaic) A small private room used for study, prayer, or intimate consultation.
In the manor house he kept a little closet where he read and prayed every morning.
closetadjective
Kept secret or hidden; not openly acknowledged.
She was a closet admirer of romantic poetry.
closetverb
To shut away in a private room for a period of time.
She closeted herself in her office to finish the report.
To keep something secret or hidden.
He closeted his true feelings about the decision.
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