Einsperren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einsperren" is used as verb with the meaning of "lock up", "confine" or "imprison".

Essential properties of "einsperren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: einsperren
Simple past: sperrte ein
Participle: eingesperrt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "einsperren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To lock up/in"

Definition: "To lock someone or something in an enclosed space."
Translation(s): lock up, confine, imprison
Synonym(s): einschließen, gefangen halten
Antonym(s): freilassen, befreien
Related word(s): Gefängnis, Zelle

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Hund wurde in der Garage eingesperrt.The dog was locked in the garage.
Die Polizei hat den Verdächtigen eingesperrt.The police locked up the suspect.
Er wurde zu Unrecht eingesperrt.He was wrongly imprisoned.

2.) "To restrict freedom of movement"

Definition: "To restrict someone's freedom of movement."
Translation(s): confine, restrict, cage
Synonym(s): einschließen, festhalten
Antonym(s): freilassen, loslassen
Related word(s): Freiheit, Einschränkung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Eltern sperrten ihr Kind zur Strafe ein.The parents locked up their child as punishment.
Er fühlte sich in seinem Job eingesperrt.He felt trapped in his job.
Sie sperrte den Vogel im Käfig ein.She locked the bird in the cage.

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