Also means
shut back
Usage Note
Refermer is the prefixed form of fermer (to close), specifically meaning to close something that was open again. Refermer une porte is to shut a door again. Se refermer (reflexive) means to close itself back up, commonly used of wounds healing.
Examples
"Il referme doucement la porte derrière lui."
Natural Translation
He quietly closes the door behind him again.
Literal Translation
He closes-again gently the door behind him.

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