firmly close

Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words

To close something securely and with force.

closeADVERB + VERB (door, book, eyes, etc.)

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firmly

Examples (10)

  • He firmly closed the door behind him.
  • She firmly closed the window against the howling wind.
  • You must firmly close the lid to ensure the food stays fresh.
  • Before we leave, I will firmly close all the shutters.
  • He has firmly closed his mind to any new ideas on the matter.
  • The heavy oak gate was firmly closed and bolted for the night.
  • The bank manager firmly closed the vault after the day's business.
  • Please firmly close the book and return it to the library shelf.
  • Firmly closing the overstuffed suitcase proved to be a real struggle.
  • With a final look, she closed the jewelry box firmly, locking away the memories.