IN THE CLOSET

Meaning of IN THE CLOSET in English

colloq. Statement to describe somebody who is gay, but thinks other people don't know. see closeted. compare out (1).

Slang English vocab. Английский сленговый словарь. 2012

IN — I. (|)in, ən; usu ə n after t, d, s, or z as in “split in two”, often ə m …
Webster's New International English Dictionary
CLOSET — I. ˈkläzə̇t also -lȯz-; usu -ə̇d.+V noun ( -s ) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, diminutive of clos enclosure …
Webster's New International English Dictionary
CLOSET — /kloz"it/ , n. 1. a small room, enclosed recess, or cabinet for storing clothing, food, utensils, etc. 2. a small …
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
CLOSET — I. ˈklä-zət, ˈklȯ- noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French closett , diminutive of clos enclosure — more at close Date: …
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
CLOSET — vt to make into a closet for a secret interview. 2. closet ·noun a small room or apartment for retirement; …
Webster English vocab
CLOSET — [clos.et] n [ME, fr. MF, dim. of clos enclosure--more at close] (14c) 1 a: an apartment or small room for …
Merriam-Webster English vocab
CLOSET — / ˈklɒzɪt; NAmE ˈklɑːzət/ noun , adjective , verb ■ noun ( especially NAmE ) a small room or a …
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
CLOSET — I. clos ‧ et 1 S3 /ˈklɒzət, ˈklɒzɪt $ ˈklɑː-, ˈklɒː-/ BrE AmE noun [countable] [ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
CLOSET — n. & v. --n. 1 a small or private room. 2 a cupboard or recess. 3 = water-closet. 4 (attrib.) …
Английский основной разговорный словарь
CLOSET — n. & v. n. 1 a small or private room. 2 a cupboard or recess. 3 = water-closet. 4 (attrib.) …
Concise Oxford English Dictionary
CLOSET — n. & v. --n. 1. a small or private room. 2 a cupboard or recess. 3 water-closet. 4 (attrib.) secret, …
Oxford English vocab
CLOSET — ( closets) 1. A closet is a piece of furniture with doors at the front and shelves inside, which is …
Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
CLOSET — I. noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES water closet COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS ■ NOUN water ▪ The maids' bathroom and water …
Longman DOCE5 Extras English vocabulary
CLOSET — [adjective] [before noun]A closet belief, activity or feeling is one which is kept secret from the public, usually for fear …
Cambridge English vocab
CLOSET — Synonyms and related words : WC, academic, adytum, anonymous, archives, armory, arsenal, attic, backhouse, bank, basement, bathroom, bay, bin, bonded …
Moby Thesaurus English vocabulary
CLOSET — I. noun (esp. AmE ) ⇨ See also ↑ cupboard , ↑ wardrobe ADJECTIVE ▪ big , huge , large …
Oxford Collocations English Dictionary
CLOSET — 1. сущ. 1) а) чулан (для хранения домашней утвари, садового инвентаря и т.д.) б) платяной шкаф; ниша (для хранения белья, …
Большой Англо-Русский словарь
IN — in.ogg 1. ın n 1. 1> (the ins) pl парл. разг. политическая партия, находящаяся у власти см. тж. 2> обыкн. …
Англо-Русско-Английский словарь общей лексики - Сборник из лучших словарей
CLOSET — closet.ogg 1. ʹklɒzıt n 1. амер. чулан 2. стенной шкаф 3. таинственность; неизвестность; уединение; оторванность от жизни 4. арх. кабинет …
Англо-Русско-Английский словарь общей лексики - Сборник из лучших словарей
CLOSET — closet сущ.1) а) чулан (для хранения домашней утвари, садового инвентаря и т.д.) б) платяной шкаф; ниша (для хранения белья, одежды …
Англо-Русский словарь Tiger
IN — 1. ın n 1. 1> (the ins) pl парл. разг. политическая партия, находящаяся у власти см. тж. 2> обыкн. pl …
Большой новый Англо-Русский словарь
CLOSET — 1. ʹklɒzıt n 1. амер. чулан 2. стенной шкаф 3. таинственность; неизвестность; уединение; оторванность от жизни 4. арх. кабинет bed …
Большой новый Англо-Русский словарь
CLOSET — 1. сущ. 1) а) чулан ( для хранения домашней утвари, садового инвентаря и т. д. ) б) платяной шкаф; ниша …
Англо-Русский словарь по общей лексике
CLOSET — 1. сущ. 1) а) чулан (для хранения домашней утвари, садового инвентаря и т. д.) б) платяной шкаф; ниша (для хранения белья, одежды и …
Англо-Русский словарь общей лексики
CLOSET — 1. _n. 1> чулан 2> (стенной) шкаф - jam closet - bed closet 3> _уст. кабинет 4> уборная 5> _attr. …
Англо-Русский словарь Мюллера - 24 редакция
CLOSET — 1. n. 1. чулан 2. (стенной) шкаф - jam closet - bed closet 3. уст. кабинет 4. уборная 5. attr. …
Англо-Русский словарь Мюллера - редакция bed
CLOSET — 1) кабинет 2) стенной шкаф, чулан 3) амер. кладовая, встроенный стенной шкаф 4) уборная, ватерклозет 5) запирать в шкаф • - bed closet - built-in closet - chemical …
Англо-Русский словарь по строительству и новым строительным технологиям
CLOSET — 1. _n. 1> чулан 2> (стенной) шкаф; jam closet буфет; bed closet ниша для кровати; маленькая спальня 3> _уст. кабинет …
Англо-Русский словарь Мюллера
CLOSET — 1) уборная 2) амер. кладовая, стенной (встроенный) шкаф - built-in closet - chemical closet - coat closet - kitchen closet …
Англо-Русский строительный словарь
CLOSET — adj infml She's a closet chocolate fiend — Шоколад - ее тайная страсть I didn't know she was a closet chocolate fiend …
Новый Англо-Русский словарь современной разговорной лексики - Глазунов
CLOSET — adj infml She's a closet chocolate fiend — Шоколад - ее тайная страсть I didn't know she was a closet …
Новый Англо-Русский словарь современной разговорной лексики
CLOSET — closet adj infml She's a closet chocolate fiend Шоколад - ее тайная страсть I didn't know she was a closet …
Англо-Русский новый словарь современного неформального английского языка
CLOSET — She's a closet chocolate fiend — Шоколад - ее тайная страсть I didn't know she was a closet chocolate fiend …
Новый Англо-Русский словарь современного неформального английского
CLOSET — 1. сущ. 1) а) чулан (для хранения домашней утвари, садового инвентаря и т.д.) б) платяной шкаф; ниша (для хранения белья, …
Новый большой Англо-Русский словарь
YOUR — determiner COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a crick in your back/neck ▪ He was getting a crick in his neck from …
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WITH — preposition COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a break with the past (= when something is done in a completely different way …
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WELL — I. adverb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a better/greater/deeper understanding ▪ All of this will lead to a better understanding of …
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UP — I. adverb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a band strikes up (= starts playing ) ▪ We were on the dance …
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TAKE — I. verb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a ceremony takes place ▪ The ceremony took place on 13th June at 2:30. …
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SET — I. verb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a bunch/set of keys (= a group of keys kept together ) ▪ He …
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S — I. noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a bird's/eagle's/crow's etc nest ▪ an abandoned bird's nest a bird's/eagle's/crow's etc nest ▪ …
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OUT — I. adverb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a bell rings out (= it rings loudly ) ▪ The bells rang out …
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ON — I. preposition COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a bomb falls on sth ▪ A bomb fell on the cathedral during the …
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OFF — I. adverb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a bomb explodes/goes off ▪ Forty people were injured when the bomb exploded. ▪ …
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NO — I. adverb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES absolutely no ▪ He has absolutely no experience of marketing. at no extra cost …
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MAKE — I. verb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a factory produces/makes sth ▪ The factory produces an incredible 100 cars per hour. …
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IT — I. pronoun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES and you know it ▪ ‘That’s not what I mean, and you know it …
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HAVE — I. auxiliary verb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES As we have seen ▪ As we have seen in chapter four, women’s …
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GOOD — I. adjective COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a better/greater/deeper understanding ▪ All of this will lead to a better understanding of …
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GO — I. verb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a bill goes through parliament (= it goes through the process of being made …
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GET — verb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a situation worsens/deteriorates/gets worse ▪ Reports from the area suggest the situation has worsened. be …
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FOR — I. preposition COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a constitution provides for sth (= it says something must be done ) ▪ …
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DOWN — I. adverb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a bird swoops down (= it suddenly flies down ) ▪ The bird swoops …
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DO — I. auxiliary verb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a done deal informal (= something that has been completely agreed ) ▪ …
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BACK — I. adverb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a back window ▪ The burglar had got in through one of the back …
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AT — preposition COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a bird pecks (at) sth (= makes small movements with its head ) ▪ Some …
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AND — conjunction COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a correlation exists between sth and sth ▪ A strong correlation exists between social class …
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AN — indefinite article COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES 5 minutes/an hour/20 years etc ago ▪ Her husband died 14 years ago. a …
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WAY — I. noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a haphazard way/manner/fashion ▪ I continued my studies in a rather haphazard way. a …
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TIME — I. noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a brief period/time ▪ He lived there all his life, apart from a brief …
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RIGHT — I. adjective COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a civil rights lawyer ▪ He has worked as a civil rights lawyer for …
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PUT — verb COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES an estimate puts sth at sth ▪ Independent estimates put the number of refugees at …
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PLACE — I. noun COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a ceremony takes place ▪ The ceremony took place on 13th June at 2:30. …
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OPEN — I. adjective COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a competition is open to sb (= used to say who can enter a …
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