reseal

verb

re·seal (ˌ)rē-ˈsēl

resealed; resealing

transitive verb

: to seal (something) again: such as

: to close (something) tightly again so that air, liquid, etc., cannot get in or out

reseal a container

resealed the hole/leak

: to close (an opened envelope, bag, etc.) again especially by sticking or pressing two of its parts together

If not resealed well, cereal, chips, rice, and pasta go stale …—

Good Housekeeping

He taught me how to … steam and reseal envelopes …—

Marshall N. Klimasewiski

Staff analysts know the molecular structure of the glue Goody's uses to seal its containers of headache powder, so investigators can tell if someone opened a package and resealed it.—

Howard Schneider

: to cover the surface of (something) again with a protective coating

The grout needs to be resealed regularly.

resealable

(ˌ)rē-ˈsē-lə-bəl

adjective

a resealable plastic bag

Examples of reseal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Drawn into Souta's world, the pair chase the keystone, now in the form of a cat, across Japan in a desperate bid to reseal the destructive entity—a quest that would be easier if Souta hadn't been transformed into a child's wooden chair. —

Matt Kamen, WIRED, 6 July 2024 The box was then resealed and taken back to the business. —

The Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2024 Besides the higher price tag, the drawbacks are The Coravin will not work on sparkling wines, and bottles with synthetic corks won’t reseal, so make sure this pricey gadget is right for you. —

Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024 Pamper your hardworking granite and marble by resealing. —

Kathryn Weber, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reseal

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