versperren — meaning in English

English meaning

• bar noun A place that sells alcoholic drinks to be consumed on the premises, or the counter inside it.
• obstruct verb To block a path or passage so that things can't get through.

Senses

versperren is used for these senses in English:

• bar (transitive) To obstruct the passage of (someone or something).
• bar (transitive) To lock or bolt with a bar.
• obstruct To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See synonyms at block.

bar — full definition

1. noun A place that sells alcoholic drinks to be consumed on the premises, or the counter inside it.
2. noun A rigid piece of metal, wood, or similar material, much longer than it is wide.
3. noun A block-shaped piece of a solid substance, especially soap or chocolate.
4. noun Something that blocks or prevents progress; an obstacle.
5. noun The legal profession, or the examination lawyers must pass to practise.

obstruct — full definition

1. verb To block a path or passage so that things can't get through.
2. verb To get in the way of a process or plan, making it harder to proceed.

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