close by pulling
[/kloʊz baɪ ˈpʊlɪŋ/]
verb phrase
fechar puxando
1. to shut or seal something by applying a pulling force or action
Close the drawer by pulling it towards you until it latches.
Feche a gaveta puxando-a em sua direção até que ela tranque.
2. to bring together the edges or sides of something by pulling
Close the curtains by pulling the cord.
Feche as cortinas puxando o cordão.
3. to end or conclude something through a pulling motion or action
Close the gate by pulling it shut.
Feche o portão puxando-o.
This is a literal, instructional phrase commonly found in product manuals, assembly instructions, and technical guides in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking contexts. It describes a mechanical action rather than carrying idiomatic or cultural significance.
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