break seal

• Eine physische Plombe, ein Siegel oder eine Versiegelung an einem Behälter, Dokument oder einer Verpackung erstmals öffnen oder aufbrechen; im übertragenen Sinn etwas bisher Verschlossenes oder Eingeschränktes initiieren oder zugänglich machen.

To open or break a physical seal on a container, document, or package for the first time, or metaphorically to initiate something that was previously closed or restricted.

1. Open a sealed containerB1formal

   To break or remove a seal that keeps something closed, often for the first time.

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   • Do not break the seal on the medicine bottle until you are ready to use it.
   • He broke the seal on the envelope and read the letter.
   • The technician broke the seal to access the internal components.

2. Violate a legal or official closureB2formal

   To open or access something that has been officially closed or sealed by authority.

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   • The court ordered that no one should break the seal on the evidence room.
   • Breaking the seal on a sealed contract can have legal consequences.
   • The inspector broke the seal to inspect the safety equipment.