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Don't leave the door unlocked.
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Narrator
Don't leave the door unlocked.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving a Warning
Make sure you don't leave the door unlocked.
Giving an Instruction
Please ensure the door is locked before leaving.
Expressing Concern
I'm worried about leaving the door unlocked.
Describing a Situation
The house was vulnerable because the door was left unlocked.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Ensure the door is secured.
Casual
Lock the door, okay?
Simpler English
Close and lock the door.
Phrases to learn
leave unlocked
To leave something unfastened or insecure.