push sth shut
Frequency: 7.09.3 per million words
To move something to a closed position by pushing.
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Examples (10)
- Please push the door shut when you leave.
- He had to push the drawer shut with a bit of force.
- Can you help me push this cabinet shut?
- She pushed the window shut to keep out the cold air.
- I need to push the lid shut securely.
- He pushed the gate shut after the car had passed through.
- Make sure you push the door shut completely.
- Could you push the box shut so it doesn't fall over?
- The wind was so strong, I had to push the door shut with all my might.
- He pushed the wardrobe shut to make more space in the room.