shut briefcase

Frequency: 6.512.5 per million words

to close a briefcase, often firmly

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Examples (10)

  • He shut his briefcase with a decisive click and stood up to leave.
  • After the meeting, she quickly shut her briefcase and hurried out of the room.
  • Shutting the briefcase, the salesman confirmed the deal was finalized.
  • Please shut your briefcase and place it under the seat in front of you.
  • He had just shut his briefcase when he realized he had forgotten to include the report.
  • The lawyer carefully shut the old leather briefcase, its contents secure.
  • Once the documents are signed, I will shut my briefcase and consider the matter closed.
  • With a sigh, he shut the bulging briefcase, struggling with the clasps.
  • I watched as the mysterious man shut his briefcase and locked it with a small key.
  • The first thing he did upon entering his home was to drop his keys and shut his briefcase.