Meaning of the German Word "Sperren"

sperren

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To officially prevent someone from entering a place or doing something.

Example Sentence

Die Polizei sperrt die Straße nach dem Unfall.

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Definition: To officially prevent someone from entering a place or doing something.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "sperren"?

B2

What grammatical category does "sperren" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "sperren" belong to?

Daily Life