as in to shut
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
Macleod threatened to steek the door in my face if I ever said a word against the Scots again
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Verb
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Is there a polite way to shut it down, other than just leaving?—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
28 July 2025 -
If the players try to stand up for themselves, even a little, Bettman shuts everything down.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The internal affairs probe was closed because Pearson was not an NYPD employee at the time of the accusations.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Chicago Youth Symphony will close the Tito’s Handmade Vodka stage Saturday evening.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Her dog, who has his own room, had been locked inside and left to relieve himself all over the floor.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Enforcement will vary by school, with options including locking pouches, backpack storage, and progressive disciplinary measures.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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“Steek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steek. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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