Lock and Shut

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Lock

Lock verb - Fasten with a lock.

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Shut is a synonym for lock in fasten topic. In some cases you can use "Shut" instead a verb "Lock". popular alternative

Nearby Words: locked, lockup, locker, locket, lockout

Shut

Shut verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.

Usage example: please shut the door when you leave

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Lock is a synonym for shut in close topic. You can use "Lock" instead a verb "Shut", if it concerns topics such as put the lid on. popular alternative

Nearby Words: shutdown, shutting

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time	lock time	shut time
gate	lock gate	shut gate
door	lock door	shut door
opponent	lock opponent	shut opponent
Other words: everyone, eyes, window, windows, doors.

Both words in one sentence

Ghostbusters II has a door shut and lock itself so Ray and Egon would be trapped in a room on fire.

Source: Ghost Butler
A door which the hero walks through could suddenly slam shut and lock itself before the allies can follow, leaving the hero alone.

Source: Locked Out of the Fight
The Spinosaurus, moments after breaking through a razor-wire-topped wall (one specifically designed to keep creatures of its ilk contained) to get to the protagonists, is foiled in its pursuit when the protagonists shut and lock a door on it.

Source: Film / Jurassic Park III

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