closet [ˈklɑːzət]

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¹ closet noun

• a usually small room that is used for storing things (such as clothing, towels, or dishes)
• a state in which someone will not talk about something or admit something; especially : a state in which someone will not admit being a homosexual—usually used in the phrases in the closet or out of the closet

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² closet adjective

• hiding the fact that you are a particular type of person

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³ closet verb

• to put (yourself) in a room in order to be alone
• to bring (someone) into a room in order to talk privately—usually used as (be) closeted