Definition of closed session - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
privacyUS meeting not open to the publicUS
- The board held a closed session to discuss the merger.
- The council met in a closed session to finalize the budget.
- A closed session was necessary to protect sensitive information.
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Expressions with closed
having eyelids shut
She lay on the bed, eyes closed.
situation that is considered resolved
After the confession, the detective declared the case closed.
subject that is finished or resolved
The case is now a closed book.
easily and without effort
She can solve these puzzles with her eyes closed.
without needing to think or try hard
You can solve these equations with your eyes closed.
in private, away from public view
The committee met behind closed doors to discuss the issue.
decision is final and not open to debate
He said no, so the case is closed.
refuse to consider new ideas or perspectives
She tends to have a closed mind about modern art.
express that a past event or period has ended and will not return
The chapter is closed after years of conflict.
indicate a past event or period has ended and won't return
This chapter is closed; we won't talk about it anymore.
indicate a past event or period has ended and won't return
This chapter is now closed, and we move forward.
it's best not to talk too much
Remember, a closed mouth catches no flies in tricky situations.
conducted in private or secrecy
The committee made its decisions behind closed doors.
staying silent avoids saying something embarrassing
Remember, a closed mouth gathers no feet at the meeting.
without allowing others to enter or participate
The negotiations were held with closed doors to avoid outside influence.
be in a state with eyelids shut
She had her eyes closed during the scary part.
not open the eyes on purpose for some time
He tried to keep his eyes closed during the scary part.
door that is shut
She knocked on the closed door but no one answered.
subtitles on videos showing spoken words for accessibility
Closed captioning helps people understand TV shows.
question answered with 'yes' or 'no'
She asked a closed question to get a simple yes or no answer.
not open to the public, limited to selected people
The committee held a closed-door meeting with only invited members present.
time when a sport is not played
During the closed season, the stadium is empty.
meeting where only selected people may attend and others are excluded
The committee held a closed meeting to discuss the sensitive report.
not willing to accept new ideas or opinions
He is too closed-minded to try anything new.
Expressions with session
currently holding a meeting or class
The court is in session right now.
very long meeting or event
The board members had a marathon session to finalize the budget.
short intensive training or learning period
The team had a cram session to prepare for the presentation.
initial meeting in a series of classes or events
We covered the syllabus in the first session.
time set aside for practicing a skill
The team has a practice session every morning.
the second period in a sequence of events
The conference will continue with the second session after lunch.
organized period when several people meet to work learn or discuss
The training ended with a group session to share feedback.
organized event where people try small amounts of different foods or drinks
We went to a wine tasting session at the local vineyard.
planned period of time set aside to carry out tasks
The team held a work session to finalize the presentation.
practical learning event where people participate directly in activities
We held a hands-on session so everyone could practice the new technique.
informal gathering where musicians perform without rehearsal, making it up together
They stayed after the gig for a jam session.
simulated event for training
The mock session helped new employees understand the process.
additional session beyond regular ones
The committee organized a special session for further discussions.
final official meeting of a conference, assembly or organized event series
During the closing session, participants shared their main conclusions.
fixed time period officially arranged for students to take examinations
The university holds its main exam session at the end of each semester.
scheduled time when sounds or performances are captured using recording equipment
The band booked a recording session for their new single.
period when a school holds classes
The academic session starts in September and ends in June.
meeting to give important information or updates
We have a heads up session every Monday to discuss project progress.
small group meeting within a larger conference
We attended a breakout session on digital marketing.
move a meeting to a private, confidential part
The board will go into executive session to discuss personnel issues.
being in the main meeting with all members present
The proposal was discussed in general session.
open for anyone to attend or watch
The zoning hearing was in open session, with neighbors filling the gallery.
time when legislators meet to make laws
The legislative session will begin in January.
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- French:session à huis clos, ...
- German:nicht öffentliche Sitzung, ...
- Italian:riunione a porte chiuse, ...
- Spanish:sesión cerrada, ...
- Portuguese:sessão fechada, ...
- Chinese:闭门会议, ...
- Japanese:非公開会議, ...
- Arabic:جَلْسَة مُغْلَقَة, ...
- Hebrew:יְשִׁיבָה סְגוּרָה, ...
- Russian:закрытое заседание, ...
- Ukrainian:закрите засідання, ...
- Hindi:गोपनीय बैठक, ...
- Bengali:রুদ্ধদ্বার অধিবেশন, ...
- Catalan:sessió a porta tancada, ...
- Czech:neveřejné zasedání, ...
- Danish:lukket møde, ...
- Dutch:besloten zitting, ...
- Greek:κλειστή συνεδρίαση, ...
- Hungarian:zárt ülés, ...
- Khmer:កិច្ចប្រជុំបិទទ្វារ, ...
- Korean:비공개 회의, ...
- Persian:جلسه غیرعلنی, ...
- Polish:zamknięte posiedzenie, ...
- Portuguese (BR):sessão fechada, ...
- Romanian:ședință închisă, ...
- Swedish:sluten session, ...
- Thai:การประชุมลับ, ...
- Turkish:kapalı oturum, ...
- Vietnamese:phiên họp kín, ...
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