seal
gb/sˈil/ us/sˈil/
A2
English
~ 4300
lezár, leragaszt, légmentesen lezár, fóka, pecsét, véglegesít, jóváhagy, ratifikál, tömítés, légmentes zárás, zárófólia
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to seal [something]
Please seal the envelope before you mail it.
Kérlek, ragaszd le a borítékot, mielőtt postára adod.
The jar was sealed to keep the jam fresh.
A befőttesüveget légmentesen lezárták, hogy a lekvár friss maradjon.
They sealed the box with tape before shipping it.
Learner examples
Seal the bag so the food stays fresh.
Zárd le a zacskót, hogy az étel friss maradjon.
Please seal the door when you leave.
Kérlek, zárd be jól az ajtót, amikor elmész.
He sealed the bottle with a cap.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'seal' with 'close' — 'seal' implies a tight, secure closure, often preventing air or liquid from passing through.
Meaning
Close something securely
Collocations
seal a letter
|seal a container
|seal an envelope
|seal the deal
Synonyms
secure (Emphasizes making something safe or fixed, not always airtight.)
Antonyms
open (Means to make something accessible or not closed.)
Themes
daily life
|objects
|safety
|daily_life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To close something tightly so air, liquid, or other things cannot get in or out.
To fasten or close something so that nothing can enter, escape, or leak out.
NOUN
A2
2
fóka
A2
We saw a seal basking on the rocks.
Láttunk egy fókát, amint a sziklákon sütkérezett.
The seal dived into the icy water.
A fóka lemerült a jeges vízbe.
Seals can hold their breath for long periods.
Learner examples
The seal is swimming in the sea.
A fóka a tengerben úszik.
I saw a baby seal on the beach.
Láttam egy fókakölyköt a parton.
Seals have strong flippers.
Meaning
Marine animal with flippers
Collocations
harbor seal
|seal colony
|seal pup
Synonyms
pinniped (Scientific term for seals and related animals; more technical.)
Themes
animals
|nature
Definition
A large animal that lives in the sea, has flippers, and can live on land for short times.
A sea-dwelling mammal with flippers and a thick layer of fat, found mainly in cold regions.
NOUN
B1
3
pecsét
B1
The certificate bore the university's official seal.
Az oklevélen az egyetem hivatalos pecsétje szerepelt.
He broke the wax seal on the letter.
Feltörte a levél viaszpecsétjét.
The document must have the company seal to be valid.
Learner examples
The letter had a red wax seal.
A levélen piros viaszpecsét volt.
The paper has an official seal from the city.
A papíron a város hivatalos pecsétje van.
A gold seal was on the award.
Meaning
Official stamp or emblem
Collocations
official seal
|wax seal
|company seal
Synonyms
stamp (General term for an imprint; not always official.)
Themes
law
|government
|business
|communication
Definition
A special mark or stamp used to show something is real or approved by an authority.
A design, mark, or emblem used to authenticate documents or show official approval.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
to seal [an agreement/a deal]
The leaders sealed the peace agreement with a handshake.
A vezetők kézfogással véglegesítették a békemegállapodást.
They sealed the deal after weeks of negotiation.
Hetekig tartó tárgyalások után véglegesítették az üzletet.
Her victory sealed her reputation as a top athlete.
Learner examples
They sealed the deal after talking.
A megbeszélés után véglegesítették az üzletet.
The two sides sealed the agreement.
A két fél véglegesítette a megállapodást.
The win sealed his place in the team.
Meaning
Give formal approval to something
Collocations
seal an agreement
|seal a deal
|seal one's fate
Synonyms
ratify (Formal term used for treaties, laws, and agreements.)
Themes
business
|law
|communication
Definition
To officially approve something so it is final.
To formally confirm, approve, or make an agreement official.
NOUN
B1
5
The jar's rubber seal kept the contents fresh.
A befőttesüveg gumitömítése frissen tartotta a tartalmát.
Check the door seal for any damage.
Ellenőrizd, nem sérült-e az ajtótömítés.
A broken seal can cause leaks.
Learner examples
The bottle has a plastic seal.
A palackon műanyag zárófólia van.
The door has a rubber seal.
Az ajtón gumitömítés van.
The bag's seal is broken.
Meaning
Tight closure preventing passage
Collocations
airtight seal
|rubber seal
|broken seal
Synonyms
gasket (Specific type of mechanical seal; more technical.)
Themes
objects
|safety
|technology
|daily_life
|housing
Definition
Something that closes a container so nothing can get in or out.
A device or material that closes something tightly to prevent leakage or entry.
Grammar
Dictionary form
seal
IPA
GB/sˈil/
US/sˈil/
Syllables & stress
seal (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (seal)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: seal
- Plural: seal, seals
Verb
- Base: seal
- 3rd Person Singular: seals
- Present Participle: sealing
- Past: sealed
Word family
Forms
seals
noun
sealing
verb
sealed
verb
Related words
sealant
noun
sealer
noun
reseal
verb
sealable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unseal
verb
Expressions
seal the deal
1/sˈil ðə dˈil/
idiom
Successfully finalize an agreement
To make an agreement final and official.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- The product received the FDA's seal of approval.
- Her mentor's praise was the seal of approval she needed.