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
Composed of the prefix 'ver-' (indicating completion or away) and 'schließen' (to close). This suggests closing something thoroughly or locking it away.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'ver-' prefix enhances 'schließen' (to close) to mean closing with a final, secure action, like turning a key in a lock.