Push
To close
Both terms in one sentence
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Chekhov's Robot: Averted in "Air" when they need some way to push a button to close a door sealing the button pusher inside.
Source: Series / Stargate Universe -
Bon Clay shouts for a guard to push a button to close the Gates, which would allow Luffy to escape while leaving the warships trailing them trapped.
Source: Duck Season, Rabbit Season -
The man says no and tries to close the door on them, only for Gage to push it open and force his way into the apartment—without a warrant, and against the man's clearly expressed refusal to let them in.
Source: Series / Walker, Texas Ranger
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