seal
gb/sˈil/ us/sˈil/
A2
Angličtina
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Sloveso
A2
action
1
Close something securely
To close something tightly so air, liquid, or other things cannot get in or out.
Vzorec užití:
to seal [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'seal' with 'close' — 'seal' implies a tight, secure closure, often preventing air or liquid from passing through.
Synonyma
secure (Emphasizes making something safe or fixed, not always airtight.)
Antonyma
open (Means to make something accessible or not closed.)
Kolokace
seal a letter
|seal a container
|seal an envelope
|seal the deal
Témata
daily life
|objects
|safety
|daily_life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Please seal the envelope before you mail it.
- The jar was sealed to keep the jam fresh.
- They sealed the box with tape before shipping it.
Učební příklady
- Seal the bag so the food stays fresh.
- Please seal the door when you leave.
- He sealed the bottle with a cap.
Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
2
Marine animal with flippers
A large animal that lives in the sea, has flippers, and can live on land for short times.
Synonyma
pinniped (Scientific term for seals and related animals; more technical.)
Kolokace
harbor seal
|seal colony
|seal pup
Témata
animals
|nature
Příklady
- We saw a seal basking on the rocks.
- The seal dived into the icy water.
- Seals can hold their breath for long periods.
Učební příklady
- The seal is swimming in the sea.
- I saw a baby seal on the beach.
- Seals have strong flippers.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
3
Official stamp or emblem
A special mark or stamp used to show something is real or approved by an authority.
Synonyma
stamp (General term for an imprint; not always official.)
Kolokace
official seal
|wax seal
|company seal
Témata
law
|government
|business
|communication
Příklady
- The certificate bore the university's official seal.
- He broke the wax seal on the letter.
- The document must have the company seal to be valid.
Učební příklady
- The letter had a red wax seal.
- The paper has an official seal from the city.
- A gold seal was on the award.
Sloveso
B2
action
4
Give formal approval to something
To officially approve something so it is final.
Vzorec užití:
to seal [an agreement/a deal]
Synonyma
ratify (Formal term used for treaties, laws, and agreements.)
Kolokace
seal an agreement
|seal a deal
|seal one's fate
Témata
business
|law
|communication
Příklady
- The leaders sealed the peace agreement with a handshake.
- They sealed the deal after weeks of negotiation.
- Her victory sealed her reputation as a top athlete.
Učební příklady
- They sealed the deal after talking.
- The two sides sealed the agreement.
- The win sealed his place in the team.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
5
Tight closure preventing passage
Something that closes a container so nothing can get in or out.
Synonyma
gasket (Specific type of mechanical seal; more technical.)
Kolokace
airtight seal
|rubber seal
|broken seal
Témata
objects
|safety
|technology
|daily_life
|housing
Příklady
- The jar's rubber seal kept the contents fresh.
- Check the door seal for any damage.
- A broken seal can cause leaks.
Učební příklady
- The bottle has a plastic seal.
- The door has a rubber seal.
- The bag's seal is broken.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
seal
IPA
GB/sˈil/
US/sˈil/
Slabiky a přízvuk
seal (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (seal)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: seal
- Plural: seal, seals
Verb
- Base: seal
- 3rd Person Singular: seals
- Present Participle: sealing
- Past: sealed
Příbuzná slova
Forms
seals
noun
sealing
verb
sealed
verb
Related words
sealant
noun
sealer
noun
reseal
verb
sealable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unseal
verb
Výrazy
seal the deal
1/sˈil ðə dˈil/
idiom
Successfully finalize an agreement
To make an agreement final and official.
Příklady
- They sealed the deal with a handshake.
- A lower price offer helped them seal the deal.
sealed with a kiss
1/sˈild wˈɪθ ə kˈɪs/
idiom
informal
Closed with affectionate kiss mark
When you kiss something before giving it away, often as a romantic gesture.
Příklady
- She sent him a letter, sealed with a kiss.
- The envelope was sealed with a kiss and perfume.
signed and sealed
1/sˈaɪnd ˈænd sˈild/
idiom
Officially confirmed and complete
When something is fully agreed and made official.
Příklady
- The contract is signed and sealed.
- It’s all signed and sealed now—no going back.
seal of approval
1/sˈil əv əpɹˈuvəl/
idiom
Official endorsement or acceptance
An action or statement showing someone approves of something.
Příklady
- The project got the manager’s seal of approval.
- Winning the award gave her work a seal of approval.
seal of approval
2/sˈil əv əpɹˈuvəl/
idiom
official support statement
A sign or statement that shows something is officially accepted or supported.
Příklady
- The product received the FDA's seal of approval.
- Her mentor's praise was the seal of approval she needed.