die Absperrung
Translation
barrier, cordon, blockade
Examples
Die Polizei hat eine Absperrung errichtet.
The police have set up a barrier.
Wegen des Unfalls gibt es eine Absperrung.
There is a cordon because of the accident.
Grammar Patterns
to set up a barrier/cordon The police had to set up a cordon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Barriere (barrier), die Blockade (blockade)
Etymology
From `ab-` (off) and `sperren` (to block, lock). It literally means 'a blocking off' or 'a cordoning off'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Sperre' (lock/barrier) that sections an area 'ab' (off). This creates an 'Absperrung'.