Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To close or lock something so it cannot be opened or entered.
Natural examples
Bitte verschließ die Haustür, wenn du gehst.
Please lock the front door when you leave.
Sie verschloss die Vorräte in einem Schrank.
She locked the supplies inside a cupboard.
Der Mechaniker verschloss den Kanister mit einem festen Deckel.
The mechanic sealed the canister with a tight lid.
Usage note
Verschließen is strong and usually takes an accusative object. It can refer to a door, container, or bottle.
Mini-lesson: verschließen
To close or lock something so it cannot be opened or entered. Verschließen is strong and usually takes an accusative object. It can refer to a door, container, or bottle.
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