Two other characters are more explicit about missed connections: they open and close doors, but not at the same time.

The chicken is then beaten to death on the back of the eldest child (behind close doors and away from the newborn).

Lily heard the front door open and close and she stiffened.

Herkimer didn't hear the door open and close behind the mysterious figure.

He stirred as he felt the door open and close behind him.

Leaving them at their close door he walked off, frowning.

That they have just failed at the first hurdle with the talks relating to the coalition taking place behind close doors.

She looked behind him, where one stark-pale human hastened to hand dishes off the table and close doors.

How can Europeans do this, open markets and close doors to training people?

Yes' and 'no' each close doors as they open others.