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