closed-door

[klohzd-dawr, -dohr]

adjective

held in strict privacy; not open to the press or the public: a closed-door strategy meeting of banking executives.

Origin of closed-door

First recorded in 1930–35

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Examples from the Web for closed-door

Contemporary Examples of closed-door

In closed-door hearing with U.S. congressmen, Kerry said U.S. policy in Syria is failing.
Up to a Point: P.J. O’Rourke on Valentine’s Day and Oral Hygiene
P. J. O’Rourke
February 14, 2014
“Jaafari was insulting Brahimi in the closed-door negotiations,” another diplomatic source said.
UN’s Brahimi: Round One of Syria Peace Talks Failed
Josh Rogin
February 1, 2014
The closed-door powwow promises to be an electrifying exercise in spleen venting, thrust upon them by their Senate brethren.
House Republicans Brace for Crazy-Making Intraparty Immigration Fight
Michelle Cottle
June 27, 2013
Issa once promised that he would release all the transcripts of his closed-door proceedings.
Obama Hatred and the IRS
Michael Tomasky
June 6, 2013
The President spent time in closed-door meetings with Prime Minister Netanyahu discussing Syria and Iran.
Kerry Squanders Obama’s Good Work In Israel
Abraham Katsman
April 11, 2013

British Dictionary definitions for closed-door

closed-door

adjective

private; barred to members of the publica closed-door meeting

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