shut a hatch

Examples (10)

• The crew quickly shut the hatch as the storm intensified.
• Please shut the hatch to keep the cold air out.
• They shut the escape hatch after everyone was safely inside.
• The captain ordered them to shut all hatches immediately.
• She shut the kitchen hatch before starting to cook.
• Make sure you shut the loft hatch when you're done.
• The sailors shut the hatches before the waves hit the deck.
• He carefully shut the access hatch behind him.
• Don't forget to shut the serving hatch after dinner.
• They had to shut the hatch to seal the compartment.