closed-door policy ˌclosed-ˈdoor ˌpolicy noun [countable]
1. COMMERCE the practice of not allowing someone or something into your country, organization etc - used especially about limits on trade which make it difficult for foreign companies to do business in a country:
• From the 1960s the US maintained a closed-door policy toward the Cuban market.
2. the practice of refusing to discuss something with other people who do not belong to your government, organization etc:
• The Canadian Government adopted a closed-door policy on the issue.
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closed-door policy UK US noun [C]
► COMMERCE the practice of limiting business with other countries, companies, organizations, etc.: »
The government's closed-door policy has made it difficult for foreign countries to import their products here.
► the practice of refusing to allow people from other countries to travel in or move to your country: »
When Cuba announced it would let anyone leave who wanted to, the US administration reverted to a closed door policy, fearing an immigration tide.
► the practice of doing things secretly and not letting the public know about them: »
As far as the press is concerned, we are adopting a closed-door policy.
Financial and business terms. 2012.