sealed

• Beschreibt etwas, das fest verschlossen oder abgedichtet ist, oft um das Eindringen, Auslaufen oder den unerlaubten Zugriff zu verhindern.

Describes something that is closed or fastened securely, often to prevent entry, leakage, or tampering.

1. Closed tightlyB1formal

   Closed or fastened securely so that air, liquid, or other substances cannot enter or escape.

   Versiegelt

   • The jar was sealed to keep the food fresh.
   • Make sure the envelope is sealed before mailing it.
   • The container is sealed with a plastic lid.

   Synonymeairtighthermeticimpermeabletightwatertight

   Antonymeopenunfastenedunsealed

2. Officially closed or confirmedB2formal

   Made final or official, often by a legal or authoritative action.

   Offiziell abgeschlossen

   • The deal is sealed after both parties signed the contract.
   • The court issued a sealed order regarding the case.
   • The agreement was sealed with a handshake.

   Synonymeapprovedcertifiedclinchedconcludedconfirmedconsummatedratifiedsettled

   Antonymeinvalidopenunconfirmedvoid

3. Prevented from being openedB1formal

   Made inaccessible or impossible to open without breaking a seal.

   Versiegelt

   • The evidence box was sealed by the police.
   • The medicine bottle is sealed for safety.
   • The door was sealed shut after the fire.

   Synonymeclosedfastenedshut

   Antonymeopenunlockedunsealed

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas sicher zu verschließen oder zu verbinden, oder einer Sache einen offiziellen oder endgültigen Status zu verleihen.

A verb used to indicate the act of closing or fastening something securely, or making something official or final.

1. Close securelyB1formal

   To close or fasten something tightly so that air, water, or other substances cannot pass through.

   Versiegeln

   • She sealed the envelope before mailing it.
   • The plumber sealed the pipe to prevent leaks.
   • Make sure to seal the container tightly after use.

   Synonymecaulkclosecorkfastenplugsecureshutstop

   Antonymeopen

2. Make final or officialB2formal

   To confirm or finalize an agreement, decision, or deal.

   Besiegeln

   • They sealed the contract with a handshake.
   • The victory sealed their place in the finals.
   • The treaty was sealed by the signatures of both leaders.

   Synonymecementclinchclosecompleteconcludeconfirmratifysettlevalidate

   Antonymebreakcancelinvalidaterescindvoid

3. Prevent escape or entryB2formal

   To block or close off an area to prevent people or things from entering or leaving.

   Absperren

   • The police sealed off the crime scene.
   • The border was sealed during the crisis.
   • They sealed the room to contain the gas leak.

   Synonymebarblockcloselockobstructseal offsecureshutstop

   Antonymeopenunseal

Phrasal-Variantenseal inseal off