seal
gb/sˈil/ us/sˈil/
A2
Angielski
~ 4300
lezár, leragaszt, légmentesen lezár, fóka, pecsét, véglegesít, jóváhagy, ratifikál, tömítés, légmentes zárás, zárófólia
CZASOWNIK
A2
1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'seal' with 'close' — 'seal' implies a tight, secure closure, often preventing air or liquid from passing through.
Znaczenie
Close something securely
Kolokacje
seal a letter
|seal a container
|seal an envelope
|seal the deal
Synonimy
secure (Emphasizes making something safe or fixed, not always airtight.)
Antonimy
open (Means to make something accessible or not closed.)
Tematy
daily life
|objects
|safety
|daily_life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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.
RZECZOWNIK
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
Marine animal with flippers
Kolokacje
harbor seal
|seal colony
|seal pup
Synonimy
pinniped (Scientific term for seals and related animals; more technical.)
Tematy
animals
|nature
Definicja
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.
RZECZOWNIK
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
Official stamp or emblem
Kolokacje
official seal
|wax seal
|company seal
Synonimy
stamp (General term for an imprint; not always official.)
Tematy
law
|government
|business
|communication
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
B2
4
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
Give formal approval to something
Kolokacje
seal an agreement
|seal a deal
|seal one's fate
Synonimy
ratify (Formal term used for treaties, laws, and agreements.)
Tematy
business
|law
|communication
Definicja
To officially approve something so it is final.
To formally confirm, approve, or make an agreement official.
RZECZOWNIK
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
Tight closure preventing passage
Kolokacje
airtight seal
|rubber seal
|broken seal
Synonimy
gasket (Specific type of mechanical seal; more technical.)
Tematy
objects
|safety
|technology
|daily_life
|housing
Definicja
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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
seal
IPA
GB/sˈil/
US/sˈil/
Sylaby i akcent
seal (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (seal)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: seal
- Plural: seal, seals
Verb
- Base: seal
- 3rd Person Singular: seals
- Present Participle: sealing
- Past: sealed
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
seals
noun
sealing
verb
sealed
verb
Related words
sealant
noun
sealer
noun
reseal
verb
sealable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unseal
verb
Wyrażenia
seal the deal
1/sˈil ðə dˈil/
idiom
Successfully finalize an agreement
To make an agreement final and official.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- The product received the FDA's seal of approval.
- Her mentor's praise was the seal of approval she needed.