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Don't leave the door unlocked.

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Sentence

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.