gently close

Frequency: 8.018.2 per million words

To close something with little force.

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Examples (10)

  • She gently closed the door behind her so as not to make a sound.
  • He gently closed the ancient book, respecting its fragile pages.
  • As the baby slept, the mother gently closed the nursery window.
  • Please gently close the lid of the jewelry box.
  • The cat gently closed its eyes and began to purr.
  • I watched him gently close the wooden gate to the garden.
  • She had learned to gently close the drawer that always used to stick.
  • Before the presentation, he took a deep breath and gently closed his laptop.
  • You should gently close the car door, not slam it.
  • The librarian will ask you to gently close any books you're not borrowing.