Resealed: meaning, definitions and examples
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resealed
[ ˌriːˈsiːld ]
action of sealing
Resealed refers to the act of sealing something again after it has been opened or previously sealed. This can apply to various contexts such as packaging, containers, and documents. Resealing ensures that the integrity or security of the item is maintained. It is commonly used in relation to food packaging to preserve freshness or in legal documents to ensure authenticity.
Synonyms
reclosed, reset, sealed again.
Examples of usage
- She resealed the bag to keep the cookies fresh.
- After examining the evidence, the officer resealed the evidence bag.
- The company resealed the jars to prevent contamination.
Translations
Translations of the word "resealed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reembalado
🇮🇳 फिर से सील किया हुआ
🇩🇪 wieder versiegelt
🇮🇩 disegel ulang
🇺🇦 перепаковано
🇵🇱 ponownie zapieczętowane
🇯🇵 再封印された
🇫🇷 réemballé
🇪🇸 reembalado
🇹🇷 yeniden mühürlenmiş
🇰🇷 재봉인됨
🇸🇦 معاد حزمها
🇨🇿 znovu uzavřeno
🇸🇰 znovu uzavreté
🇨🇳 重新封装
🇸🇮 ponovno zapakirano
🇮🇸 endurreist
🇰🇿 қайта мөрленген
🇬🇪 მორიგეობით დახურული
🇦🇿 təkrar möhürlənmiş
🇲🇽 reembalado
Etymology
The word 'resealed' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', combined with the word 'seal', which has its origins in the Old French 'seel', from the Latin 'sigillum', meaning 'seal' or 'sign'. The concept of sealing something has historical roots in the need to secure objects, documents, and containers, ensuring that their contents remain protected from tampering or contamination. Over time, the use of sealing has evolved with advancements in technology, particularly in packaging and security. The practice of resealing can be traced back to ancient civilizations that utilized wax seals on important documents and containers to signify their authenticity and protect valuable items.