ein|schließen
Translation
to include, to enclose, to lock in, to surround
Examples
Der Preis schließt das Frühstück ein.
The price includes breakfast.
Er schließt die Katze im Zimmer ein.
He locks the cat in the room.
Ich schließe eine Kopie meines Zeugnisses ein.
I am enclosing a copy of my certificate.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to include sth. The price includes breakfast.
((sb./sth.)) ((in sth.)) to lock sb./sth. in sth. He locks the cat in the room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to contain, to comprise; Antonyms: to exclude
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) and 'schließen' (to close/lock). Literally 'to close in'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'closing' something 'in' a box. This can be literal (locking something in) or figurative (including it in a group).