Pronunciation: [ɪklˈə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
"Enclose" is a word that can be easily misspelled. Its correct spelling is often confused due to it's close resemblance to "enclose". "Eclose" on the other hand is a legitimate word that refers to the act of emerging from an egg, cocoon or pupa. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ɪˈkləʊz/, pronounced as "i-klohz". Remembering the ‘e’ after ‘i’ and double ‘o’ can help to distinguish it from the other similar spellings.
The term "eclose" is a verb that refers to the act of enclosing or surrounding something, typically by placing it inside a barrier or container. It can also mean to seal off or secure an area, preventing access or escape. The concept of eclose often entails the process of creating a literal or metaphorical boundary or confinement for a particular object, individual, or area.
When used in a physical sense, eclose can describe actions such as enclosing a space with walls, gates, or fences, or placing an item within a protective covering or package. This can be observed in activities like packaging goods for shipment, enclosing a letter inside an envelope, or building a fence around a garden.
In a figurative sense, eclose can imply the act of establishing limits or restrictions, confining someone or something to a particular area or context. For example, a person might eclose their emotions, preventing others from accessing or understanding them. Similarly, a society may eclose its culture, segregating it from external influences.
Overall, eclose denotes actions involving the creation of boundaries, confinement, containment, or protection, both in a physical context and in more abstract or metaphorical senses.
The word "eclose" is derived from the Old French word "enclos", which shares the same meaning. It came into English around the 14th century. "Enclos" is a combination of the prefix "en-" meaning "in" or "within", and "clos", which means "closed" or "enclosed". The term ultimately traces back to the Latin word "clausus", meaning "closed" or "shut". The prefix "en-" was added in French to indicate the action of enclosing. Over time, "enclos" evolved into "eclose" in English, still retaining the sense of something being closed or sealed.
