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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

close the door ajar

Is it correct to say 'close the door ajar'?
Could you close the door ajar?

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Thanks No. Use these instead: Set the door ajar. OR Leave the door ajar.

— CalifJim

  • Thanks No.
  • Use these instead: Set the door ajar.
  • OR Leave the door ajar.
  • CJ
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Anonymous Is it correct to say 'close the door ajar'?Could you close the door ajar?Thanks
No. Use these instead:

Set the door ajar. OR Leave the door ajar.

CJ
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One thing please.

If there is noise coming from the other room can you say:
Is it correct to say 'will quiet noise'

Setting the door ajar will quiet the noise as opposed to leaving he door wide open.

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Anonymousquiet the noise
OK, but 'reduce the noise' is much better.

CJ
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