unseal

Meaning 1: General

To open something that has been sealed or closed, such as a letter, package, or container.

Examples

• He had to unseal the envelope to read the secret message.
• The authorities decided to unseal the evidence for further examination.

Meaning 2: Legal

To officially remove a seal from a document or container, often to allow access or inspection.

Examples

• The court order allowed the police to unseal the safe deposit box.
• Investigators will unseal the sealed records after the trial concludes.

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsiːl/

How to Use unseal

unseal something (collocation)

To open a sealed object. — "The detective had to unseal the evidence bag."

unseal the deal (idiom)

To finalize an agreement or contract, often after a period of negotiation or uncertainty. — "The final handshake helped to unseal the deal between the two companies."

Synonyms of unseal

Words with a similar meaning to unseal:

• open
• break open
• reveal
• disclose

Antonyms of unseal

Words with the opposite meaning to unseal:

• seal
• close
• fasten