запира́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• impound verb To seize and hold something officially, often as a penalty or for legal reasons.
• lock noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
• pen noun A handheld tool used for writing or drawing with ink.

Senses

запира́ть is used for these senses in English:

• impound (transitive) To shut up or place in an enclosure called a pound.
• lock (transitive) To fasten with a lock.
• pen (transitive) To enclose in a pen.

impound — full definition

1. verb To seize and hold something officially, often as a penalty or for legal reasons.
2. noun A place where impounded vehicles or property are stored.

lock — full definition

1. noun A device that fastens something shut, opened only with a key, code, or similar means.
2. verb To fasten something with a lock, or to become fixed in place.
3. noun A section of a canal enclosed by gates, used to raise or lower boats between different water levels.
4. noun A strand or tuft of hair.

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