firmly closed
[ˈfɜːrmli ˈkloʊzd]
adjective phrase
firmemente fechado
1. Shut tightly and securely, not easily opened or moved
The door was firmly closed to keep the cold out.
A porta estava firmemente fechada para manter o frio fora.
2. Sealed or shut with determination and resolve
Her lips remained firmly closed during the interrogation.
Seus lábios permaneceram firmemente fechados durante o interrogatório.
3. Definitively or permanently closed, indicating no further access or discussion
The case is firmly closed and will not be reopened.
O caso está firmemente fechado e não será reaberco.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese to indicate finality and security. In Brazilian culture, it often appears in legal, business, and domestic contexts to emphasize that something is definitively settled or secured against intrusion.
NYC Slang
locked down tight
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