He closed the door gently behind him.

Meaning: He carefully shut the door after he went through it.

Choice of Words: Closed means to move a door, window, or container so that it is no longer open. Gently means in a careful and delicate manner. Behind means at or to the back of.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• He closed the door behind him as he left.
• He slowly closed the door behind him.
• I closed the door behind me.
• She closed the door quietly behind her.
• She quietly closed the door behind her.
• He gently closed old door.
• He closed his eyes and let the music wash over him.
• She spotted him hiding behind the tree.
• The cat meowed loudly at the closed door.
• The girl closed the door quietly.