sealed

• Décrit quelque chose qui est fermé ou fixé de manière sûre, souvent pour empêcher l'entrée, la fuite ou l'accès non autorisé.

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.

   scellé / hermétiquement fermé

   • 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.

   Synonymesairtighthermeticimpermeabletightwatertight

   Antonymesopenunfastenedunsealed

2. Officially closed or confirmedB2formal

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

   rendu officiel et définitif

   • 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.

   Synonymesapprovedcertifiedclinchedconcludedconfirmedconsummatedratifiedsettled

   Antonymesinvalidopenunconfirmedvoid

3. Prevented from being openedB1formal

   Made inaccessible or impossible to open without breaking a seal.

   scellé

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

   Synonymesclosedfastenedshut

   Antonymesopenunlockedunsealed

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fermer hermétiquement ou de fixer solidement quelque chose, ou de donner à quelque chose un caractère officiel ou définitif.

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.

   Sceller (fermer hermétiquement)

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

   Synonymescaulkclosecorkfastenplugsecureshutstop

   Antonymesopen

2. Make final or officialB2formal

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

   sceller, conclure

   • 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.

   Synonymescementclinchclosecompleteconcludeconfirmratifysettlevalidate

   Antonymesbreakcancelinvalidaterescindvoid

3. Prevent escape or entryB2formal

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

   sceller, condamner

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

   Synonymesbarblockcloselockobstructseal offsecureshutstop

   Antonymesopenunseal

Variantes phrasalseal inseal off