deutschdictionary
verb
(TO MOVE SOMETHING TO A POSITION THAT BLOCKS ACCESS)
Please close the door. - Bitte schließen Sie die Tür.
(TO MOVE SOMETHING INTO A POSITION THAT OBSTRUCTS)
He quickly shut the window. - Er hat das Fenster schnell shut.
(TO BRING SOMETHING TO AN END OR FINISH)
We need to conclude the meeting now. - Wir müssen das Meeting jetzt schließen.
(TO SECURE SOMETHING WITH A LOCK)
Don't forget to lock the door. - Vergiss nicht, die Tür abzuschließen.
(TO CLOSE SOMETHING TIGHTLY TO PREVENT ENTRY OR ESCAPE)
You need to seal the envelope well. - Sie müssen den Briefumschlag gut schließen.
(TO BRING SOMETHING TO A COMPLETE END)
I want to finish the book today. - Ich möchte das Buch heute schließen.