Unseal: meaning, definitions and examples
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unseal
[ ʌnˈsiːl ]
remove seal
To unseal means to remove the seal or closure from an item, typically a container or envelope. This action allows access to the contents within. Unsealing can also refer to making something open or available that was previously hidden or secured. It often applies to documents, packages, or any object that requires a protective layer to ensure its integrity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Please unseal the package carefully.
- The team decided to unseal the confidential documents.
- He unsealed the envelope to read the letter inside.
Translations
Translations of the word "unseal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desembalar
- abrir
- deslacrar
🇮🇳 अनलॉक करना
🇩🇪 entsiegeln
🇮🇩 membuka
🇺🇦 розкривати
🇵🇱 odsealować
🇯🇵 未封開ける
🇫🇷 défaire le sceau
🇪🇸 dessellar
🇹🇷 mühür açmak
🇰🇷 봉인을 해제하다
🇸🇦 فتح الختم
🇨🇿 odpečetit
🇸🇰 odpečatiť
🇨🇳 解封
🇸🇮 odprti
🇮🇸 opna
🇰🇿 мөрді ашу
🇬🇪 გახსნა
🇦🇿 möhürü açmaq
🇲🇽 desellado
Etymology
The term 'unseal' is formed by the prefix 'un-', which means 'to reverse' or 'to remove', combined with 'seal', which originates from the Latin word 'sigillum', meaning 'seal, signet, or little sign'. The use of sealing dates back to ancient times when wax seals were employed to secure documents and containers. The evolution of the word reflects not only the physical act of opening but also the metaphorical sense of revealing or accessing information that was previously kept confidential. Over centuries, 'unseal' has been used in both legal contexts and everyday scenarios, adapting alongside advancements in technology and changes in communication methods.