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[close the
door] or [bar the door] or [shut the door] {v. phr.} To prevent any more action
or talk about a subject.
The President's veto closed the door to any new
attempt to pass the bill.
Joan was much hurt by what Mary said, and she
closed the door on Mary's attempt to apologize.
After John makes up his mind,
he closes the door to any more arguments.
Contrast: OPEN THE
DOOR.
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