absperren — meaning in English

English meaning

• dam noun A barrier built across a river or stream to hold back or control the flow of water.
• zone noun An area or region marked off by a particular feature, purpose, or restriction.

Senses

absperren is used for these senses in English:

• dam (transitive) To block the flow of water.
• lock up (intransitive) To close (and often lock) all doors and windows (of a place) securely.
• zone (transitive) To divide into or assign to sections or areas.

dam — full definition

1. noun A barrier built across a river or stream to hold back or control the flow of water.
2. verb To block or hold back the flow of water.
3. noun The female parent of an animal, especially in breeding contexts.

zone — full definition

1. noun An area or region marked off by a particular feature, purpose, or restriction.
2. noun A state of intense focus in which someone performs at their best.
3. verb To designate an area for a specific use under planning law.
4. verb To drift off mentally, losing focus on one's surroundings.

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