schleusen
Translation
to pass through a lock, to smuggle (people), to channel, to usher
Examples
Das Schiff wird durch den Kanal geschleust.
The ship is passed through the canal via locks.
Die Organisation schleust Flüchtlinge über die Grenze.
The organization smuggles refugees across the border.
Die Besucher wurden durch den Seiteneingang geschleust.
The visitors were ushered through the side entrance.
Grammar Patterns
((et4/j-n)) ((durch+4)) to channel/usher sth./sb. through sth. The tourists were ushered through the museum.
((et4/j-n)) ((in+4)) to smuggle sth./sb. into sth. He smuggled drugs into the country.
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Etymology
Derived from the noun 'die Schleuse' (the lock, sluice). The original meaning is to pass something through a lock.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sluice' gate. 'schleusen' is the action of moving something through that controlled gate, whether it's a ship, people, or information.