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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When the Angels made their way East to Milwaukee, Neto returned to Southern California for further testing which revealed the strain and led the team to the decision to shut him down.—
Andrew Wagner,
Oc Register,
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He was treated to a royal carriage ride through the Windsor Estate but with a twist—for security reasons the cast iron gates were kept firmly shut amid a major security operation.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Dow closed above 46,000 for the first time in history on Thursday.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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The flip-up straw makes for easy sipping, and the lid closes with a snap to prevent accidental leaks.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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This can lock in yields that are still at attractive levels.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Price, payment structure, warranties, transition period,… lock them in.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Steek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steek. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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