closure / blocking
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closure / blocking
The action or state in which a route, access point, account, or function is blocked and made inaccessible. This can involve a road, a railway line, a bank card, or an online account.
Wegen eines Unfalls kam es zur kompletten Sperrung der Autobahn A5.
Because of an accident, there was a complete closure of the A5 highway.
'Die Sperrung' (the closure/blocking) is a noun derived from the verb 'sperren' (to block/close). The ending '-ung' is often used to form a noun from a verb that describes the action or the result of that action.
Die Polizei musste die Straße wegen des Protests sperren.
The police had to block the road because of the protest.
A 'Sperrung' (closure/blocking) can refer to many different things. Common examples are 'Straßensperrung' (road closure), 'Kontosperrung' (account blocking/freezing), 'Sperrung der Kreditkarte' (blocking of the credit card), or 'Sperrung einer Bahnstrecke' (closure of a railway line).
Nach dem dritten falschen PIN-Versuch erfolgte die automatische Sperrung meiner Bankkarte.
After the third incorrect PIN attempt, my bank card was automatically blocked.
A 'Sperrung' (closure/blocking) can 'erfolgen' (take place/be carried out) or 'stattfinden' (take place). You can 'aufheben' (lift), 'veranlassen' (initiate/order), or 'umgehen' (bypass) a Sperrung. The formulation 'es kommt zu einer Sperrung' (there is a closure/blocking) is also often used.
Die Sperrung der Brücke wird morgen früh wieder aufgehoben.
The closure of the bridge will be lifted again tomorrow morning.
To say what is closed or blocked, you can use the genitive or form a compound word. Both are correct and common.
Die Sperrung des Tunnels dauert drei Stunden.
The closure of the tunnel lasts three hours.
opening
'die Öffnung' and 'die Sperrung' are clear opposites here. With an 'Öffnung', access is made possible or something becomes accessible. With a 'Sperrung', access is blocked so that you cannot enter, pass through, or access it. So 'Öffnung' fits when something is opened or released for use. 'Sperrung' fits when something is closed or made unusable, for example a road, an account, or online access.
Wegen eines Unfalls bleibt die Sperrung der Straße bis zum Abend bestehen.
Because of an accident, the road closure will remain in place until the evening.
Nach der Kontrolle warteten alle auf die Öffnung des Eingangs.
After the inspection, everyone waited for the entrance to be opened.