seal
gb/sˈil/ us/sˈil/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 4300
lezár, leragaszt, légmentesen lezár, fóka, pecsét, véglegesít, jóváhagy, ratifikál, tömítés, légmentes zárás, zárófólia
ΡΉΜΑ
A2
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'seal' with 'close' — 'seal' implies a tight, secure closure, often preventing air or liquid from passing through.
Σημασία
Close something securely
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
seal a letter
|seal a container
|seal an envelope
|seal the deal
Συνώνυμα
secure (Emphasizes making something safe or fixed, not always airtight.)
Αντώνυμα
open (Means to make something accessible or not closed.)
Θέματα
daily life
|objects
|safety
|daily_life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
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.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
Marine animal with flippers
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
harbor seal
|seal colony
|seal pup
Συνώνυμα
pinniped (Scientific term for seals and related animals; more technical.)
Θέματα
animals
|nature
Ορισμός
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.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
Official stamp or emblem
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
official seal
|wax seal
|company seal
Συνώνυμα
stamp (General term for an imprint; not always official.)
Θέματα
law
|government
|business
|communication
Ορισμός
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.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
4
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
Give formal approval to something
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
seal an agreement
|seal a deal
|seal one's fate
Συνώνυμα
ratify (Formal term used for treaties, laws, and agreements.)
Θέματα
business
|law
|communication
Ορισμός
To officially approve something so it is final.
To formally confirm, approve, or make an agreement official.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Σημασία
Tight closure preventing passage
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
airtight seal
|rubber seal
|broken seal
Συνώνυμα
gasket (Specific type of mechanical seal; more technical.)
Θέματα
objects
|safety
|technology
|daily_life
|housing
Ορισμός
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.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
seal
IPA
GB/sˈil/
US/sˈil/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
seal (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (seal)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: seal
- Plural: seal, seals
Verb
- Base: seal
- 3rd Person Singular: seals
- Present Participle: sealing
- Past: sealed
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
seals
noun
sealing
verb
sealed
verb
Related words
sealant
noun
sealer
noun
reseal
verb
sealable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unseal
verb
Εκφράσεις
seal the deal
1/sˈil ðə dˈil/
idiom
Successfully finalize an agreement
To make an agreement final and official.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- The product received the FDA's seal of approval.
- Her mentor's praise was the seal of approval she needed.