verriegeln
lock · bolt
Etwas so schließen oder sichern, dass es nicht geöffnet oder bewegt werden kann.
The German word "verriegeln" is a verb that means "to lock" or "to bolt". It is composed of the prefix "ver" and the root word "riegel," which means "bolt" or "latch." "Verriegeln" specifically refers to the action of securing something—typically a door or gate—using a locking mechanism.
Similar words in German include "abschließen" (to lock or to close securely) and "sichern" (to secure).
The distinction is that "verriegeln" often implies the use of a physical bolt or latch, while "abschließen" may also encompass locking with a key or a combination lock, making it more general.
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Examples
Bitte verriegle die Tür, bevor du gehst.verb
Please lock the door before you leave.
Vergiss nicht, das Fenster zu verriegeln.verb
Don't forget to lock the window.
Nachts verriegelte der Wächter alle Tore.verb
At night, the guard bolted all the gates.
Bei Gefahr verriegelt das System automatisch die Ausgänge.verb
In danger, the system automatically locks the exits.
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