die Sperrung
Translation
closure, blockage, suspension, blocking
Examples
Wegen eines Unfalls gibt es eine Vollsperrung.
Due to an accident, there is a complete closure.
Die Sperrung meines Kontos war ein Fehler.
The suspension of my account was a mistake.
Grammar Patterns
the ((closure/suspension)) of sth. The closure of the road will last for hours.
Similar Words
die Blockade (blockade), die Schließung (closure); Antonym: die Freigabe (release)
Etymology
From the verb 'sperren' (to block, to lock) with the suffix '-ung', which forms a noun.
Memory Tips
If you know the verb 'sperren' means 'to block', 'Sperrung' is easily remembered as its noun form.