close the door

phrase

: to be uncompromisingly obstructive
closed the door to further negotiation

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During the shock of the absence of Miller, a proctor moved quickly forward, shushing and closing the door. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026 Drop in one of the soil-free pre-seeded mats, fill the water tank, scan or select the crop in the app, then close the door and let the system do the rest. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 Once a person steps inside and closes the door, the outside world fades away and an immersive audio experience invites one to pause, breathe and reconnect with oneself. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 The Capitals maintained the lead throughout the third period, closing the door on the Rangers, particularly in the final two minutes after New York pulled its goalie. — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for close the door

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of close the door was in 1807

Rhymes for close the door

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“Close the door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20the%20door. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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