closet
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/ˈklɑːzɪt/
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/ˈklɒzɪt/
A small room or space for storing things.
She keeps her shoes in the closet.
Keeping a secret about yourself.
He is a closet fan of that music band.
To put someone in a private room to talk or be alone.
They were closeted in the meeting room for hours.