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