seal
gb/sˈil/ us/sˈil/
A2
انگلیسی
~ 4300
معنیها
۰ معنی
فعل
A2
action
1
Close something securely
To close something tightly so air, liquid, or other things cannot get in or out.
الگوی کاربرد:
to seal [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'seal' with 'close' — 'seal' implies a tight, secure closure, often preventing air or liquid from passing through.
هممعنیها
secure (Emphasizes making something safe or fixed, not always airtight.)
متضادها
open (Means to make something accessible or not closed.)
ترکیبهای رایج
seal a letter
|seal a container
|seal an envelope
|seal the deal
موضوعها
daily life
|objects
|safety
|daily_life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- Seal the bag so the food stays fresh.
- Please seal the door when you leave.
- He sealed the bottle with a cap.
اسم
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.
هممعنیها
pinniped (Scientific term for seals and related animals; more technical.)
ترکیبهای رایج
harbor seal
|seal colony
|seal pup
موضوعها
animals
|nature
نمونهها
- We saw a seal basking on the rocks.
- The seal dived into the icy water.
- Seals can hold their breath for long periods.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The seal is swimming in the sea.
- I saw a baby seal on the beach.
- Seals have strong flippers.
اسم
B1
entity
3
Official stamp or emblem
A special mark or stamp used to show something is real or approved by an authority.
هممعنیها
stamp (General term for an imprint; not always official.)
ترکیبهای رایج
official seal
|wax seal
|company seal
موضوعها
law
|government
|business
|communication
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The letter had a red wax seal.
- The paper has an official seal from the city.
- A gold seal was on the award.
فعل
B2
action
4
Give formal approval to something
To officially approve something so it is final.
الگوی کاربرد:
to seal [an agreement/a deal]
هممعنیها
ratify (Formal term used for treaties, laws, and agreements.)
ترکیبهای رایج
seal an agreement
|seal a deal
|seal one's fate
موضوعها
business
|law
|communication
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- They sealed the deal after talking.
- The two sides sealed the agreement.
- The win sealed his place in the team.
اسم
B1
entity
5
Tight closure preventing passage
Something that closes a container so nothing can get in or out.
هممعنیها
gasket (Specific type of mechanical seal; more technical.)
ترکیبهای رایج
airtight seal
|rubber seal
|broken seal
موضوعها
objects
|safety
|technology
|daily_life
|housing
نمونهها
- The jar's rubber seal kept the contents fresh.
- Check the door seal for any damage.
- A broken seal can cause leaks.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The bottle has a plastic seal.
- The door has a rubber seal.
- The bag's seal is broken.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
seal
IPA
GB/sˈil/
US/sˈil/
هجاها و تکیه
seal (۱ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (seal)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: seal
- Plural: seal, seals
Verb
- Base: seal
- 3rd Person Singular: seals
- Present Participle: sealing
- Past: sealed
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
seals
noun
sealing
verb
sealed
verb
Related words
sealant
noun
sealer
noun
reseal
verb
sealable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unseal
verb
عبارتها
seal the deal
1/sˈil ðə dˈil/
idiom
Successfully finalize an agreement
To make an agreement final and official.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- The product received the FDA's seal of approval.
- Her mentor's praise was the seal of approval she needed.