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

plural of close helm