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Reseal: meaning, definitions and examples

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reseal

 

[ ˌriːˈsiːl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

putting back

To reseal means to seal something again after it has been unsealed. This action is often performed to restore the security or freshness of the item being sealed, such as food packaging or an envelope. Resealing can involve the use of various materials and techniques to ensure that the contents remain intact and protected. This term is commonly used in both everyday contexts, like kitchen storage, and in more specialized settings, such as scientific or industrial applications.

Synonyms

rebind, reclose, seal again

Examples of usage

  • Please reseal the bag after removing the contents.
  • The factory will reseal the products before shipping them out.
  • After opening the envelope, make sure to reseal it tightly.

Translations

Translations of the word "reseal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reselar

🇮🇳 फिर से सील करना

🇩🇪 wiederverschließen

🇮🇩 menutup kembali

🇺🇦 перепакувати

🇵🇱 ponownie uszczelniać

🇯🇵 再封する

🇫🇷 refermer

🇪🇸 re-sellar

🇹🇷 yeniden mühürlemek

🇰🇷 다시 봉인하다

🇸🇦 إعادة ختم

🇨🇿 znovu uzavřít

🇸🇰 opäť zapečatiť

🇨🇳 重新封闭

🇸🇮 ponovno zapreti

🇮🇸 endurtappa

🇰🇿 қайта тығыздау

🇬🇪 მინაწერი

🇦🇿 yenidən möhürləmək

🇲🇽 re-sellar

Etymology

The word 'reseal' is a compound verb formed by the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the root 'seal,' which dates back to the Old French 'seeler,' derived from the Latin 'sigillare', meaning 'to seal.' The use of 'seal' in this context refers to the act of fastening or closing securely, which has been a practice for centuries in various forms. The prefix 're-' is used in English to indicate repetition or returning to a previous state. Thus, 'reseal' emerged in the modern English lexicon to describe the specific action of sealing something once more, reflecting both practical and functional aspects of preservation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,642, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.