I come across this phrase several times while reading a book. But I am not completely clear about its usage.
What would be the physical position of the person about whom the following thing is said -
- He closed the door behind him.
- He closed the door after him.
My understanding is -
In first case the person has come inside the room and closed the door. In second case the person has left the room and closed the door.
Is it correct ?
And how do we use this same phrase when describing someone getting into a car ?
- He got in the car and closed the door after him.
- He got out of the car and closed the door behind him.
Is it correct ?