tightly close
Frequency: 7.311.5 per million words
To close something leaving no gaps.
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Examples (10)
- She tightly closed the lid on the jar to keep the contents fresh.
- Please tightly close the window; it's getting cold outside.
- He tightly closed his eyes, trying to block out the memory.
- The submarine's hatch must be tightly closed before diving.
- Instinctively, the child tightly closed his hand around the coin.
- Before leaving, she ensured every container was tightly closed.
- He was instructed to tightly close the valve to prevent any leaks.
- As the storm approached, they tightly closed all the shutters.
- The ancient chest had been tightly closed for centuries.
- You need to tightly close the suitcase for it to fit in the overhead bin.