seal off

verb

sealed off; sealing off; seals off

transitive verb

: to close tightly

Examples of seal off in a Sentence

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Currently in production and slated for a 2026 release, the action thriller depicts a biotechnology conference that descends into chaos when a rapidly mutating virus transforms the infected, forcing authorities to seal off the facility with survivors trapped inside. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2025 The hearing comes after President Trump kicked off his second term in office with an ambitious immigration agenda, promising to deport millions of undocumented immigrants and seal off the US southern border. Andrew Torgan, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025 Midea provides lots of foam padding to seal off the few remaining gaps. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 May 2025 The Apostolic Palace will remain sealed off until the conclave has concluded. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for seal off

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seal off was in 1931

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“Seal off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20off. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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seal off

verb
: to close tightly
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