I just had to slam the gate shut emotionally and move on, but it didn't sit well with me.
The gate shuts upon its spring with a clash, and he leaves her passing on into the dark shade of some trees.
A dwarf strode into the garden and banged the gate shut behind him.
Then they walked out of the courtyard, and the hinges squealed as the gate shut behind them.
The gate had shut before his security could get through.
"Too bad we couldn't let the shadows all get out, then slam the gate shut behind them."
The gate shut behind them with a click that sounded very final to Xylina.
The only way to make sure the gate stays shut is to hide the key.
It was only with a burst of speed that Troy propelled himself through before the gate shut completely.
It stopped again and the two guys swung the gate shut behind it.