keep sth closed
Frequency: 8.030.2 per million words
To cause something to stay in a closed state.
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Examples (10)
- Keep that door closed, will you?
- Please keep the window closed to prevent drafts.
- He always keeps his mind closed to new ideas.
- She kept her eyes tightly closed, hoping the monster would go away.
- For safety, we must keep this container closed at all times.
- The police decided to keep the case closed due to a lack of evidence.
- During winter, we keep the curtains closed to retain heat.
- It is important to keep the lid of the box closed to protect its contents.
- The zookeeper has to keep the gate closed so the animals don't escape.
- You should keep your mouth closed when you are chewing.