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steek

verb

ˈstēk

Definition of steek

chiefly Scottish

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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The glasses come with a hard-shell snap-shut case and a green USB-C cable.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
The update followed a high-stakes boardroom showdown with the group's supervisory board on Thursday and comes after reports that the company is weighing up shutting four German factories and implementing as many as 100,000 job cuts.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Definition of shut

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Iran’s new energy weapon Following the start of US- and Israeli-led attacks on February 28, Iran almost immediately declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, creating the largest oil supply shock in history.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
The district has responded to those issues by seeking to find efficiencies, cut costs and closing a handful of schools.

— Austin Horn July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of close

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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
On the skin-care front, hyaluronic acid and glycerin help draw in and lock in moisture, while soothing tiger grass helps support the skin barrier and calm the look of irritation.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026

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