zusperren

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German

Etymology

zu- +‎ sperren

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡suːˌʃpɛʁən/
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Verb

zusperren (weak, third-person singular present sperrt zu, past tense sperrte zu, past participle zugesperrt, auxiliary haben)

  1. (chiefly Southern Germany, Austria, Bavaria) to shut, to close (of a business)
    Synonyms: schließen, zumachen
    Heute sperren die Geschäfte früher zu.The shops are closing early today.
    • 2023 June 14, Martin U. Müller, “Geht es den Apothekern wirklich so schlecht?”, in Der Spiegel, →ISSN:
      Apotheken galten lange als Goldgruben. Doch das scheint vorbei. Aus Protest sperren heute viele Betreiber ihre Läden zu – und wollen so auf ihre schwierige Situation und schlechte Bezahlung aufmerksam machen.
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  2. (chiefly Southern Germany, Austria, Bavaria) to lock
    Synonyms: abschließen, absperren
    Vergiss nicht, vor dem Verlassen die Tür zuzusperren!Don't forget to lock the door before leaving!

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Further reading

  • zusperren” in Duden online
  • zusperren” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache