CEFR B1

unseal

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: open, break open, reveal, disclose

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unseal (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsiːl/

Definition

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.
Please unseal the jar of pickles carefully.

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."

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