sperren

German (Berlin)

/ˈʃpɛʁən/

verb-weak
Definitions
  • to bar entry to a place or system
  • to space out the letters of a word or text, for emphasis typography2.An example of a :spaced out word.
  • (computing) to lock to set measures in order to prevent access to a resource
  • (computing) to deactivate, to disable to put a software functionality out of operation

Etymology

Inherited from Old High German sperran (barricade, beams, put up rafters).

Origin

Old High German

sperran

Gloss

barricade, beams, put up rafters

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