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