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slam

v.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈsɫæm// UK //slˈæm// slam Archaic Dialect Informal Slang Vulgar

v. to shut something with a lot of force and a loud noise. You might do this to a door when you are angry.

v. to shut or strike something with great force and a loud impact. Often used transitively with a direct object like 'door' or 'lid'.


SIMPLE

Please do not slam the door when you leave.

CONTEXTUAL

He was so frustrated after the phone call that he slammed his laptop shut and walked away.

COMPLEX

The wind caught the heavy oak door and slammed it against the frame, echoing loudly through the empty hallway and startling the residents.

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Usage

The verb is transitive when used with an object like a door, but can be intransitive to describe the action of the object itself.

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