verschließen
Translation
to lock, to close, to seal, to shut
Examples
Bitte verschließe die Tür sorgfältig.
Please lock the door carefully.
Er verschließt seine Augen vor der Wahrheit.
He closes his eyes to the truth.
Der Umschlag muss gut verschlossen sein.
The envelope must be well sealed.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to lock, close (sth.) Please lock the window.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abschließen, zumachen; Antonyms: öffnen, aufschließen
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating completion or away) and 'schließen' (to close). It implies closing something completely or securely.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'ver-' prefix as intensifying the action of 'schließen' (closing), making it more permanent or secure, like locking it up.