(idiomatic) Near in time or place; very close.

A religious order whose members have little or no contact or involvement with the outside world.

a question that can only be responded to with a set number of answers (typically 'yes' and 'no')

Near spatially or temporally.

A visit by a member of the public to a prisoner during which no physical contact is permitted.

plural of closed visit

violent physical confrontation between two or more opponents at short range

(topology) A path whose initial point is equal to its terminal point. / (mathematics) Alternative form of closed curve / (cybernetics) A closed-loop transfer function.

(UK, television) A period of time on a Saturday during which football matches may not be broadcast (so as to avoid reduced attendance in person at other football matches that are not being televised).

plural of closed period