empurrar para fechar
1. to close something by applying pressure with one's hand or body
You need to push closed the door firmly to make sure it locks.
Você precisa empurrar a porta para fechá-la firmemente para garantir que ela tranca.
2. to shut a door, window, or container by pushing it
Push closed the cabinet door before you leave the kitchen.
Empurre a porta do armário para fechá-la antes de sair da cozinha.
This is a straightforward instructional phrase used commonly in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in household settings and customer service. In Brazil, it's often used in informal contexts when giving directions about closing doors or cabinets.
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