seal up
Frequency: 7.012.5 per million words
To close an opening or container completely.
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Examples (10)
- She carefully sealed up the jar of homemade pickles.
- The workers began to seal up the entrance to the abandoned mine.
- Make sure you seal up the box securely before shipping.
- The old windows need to be sealed up to prevent drafts.
- They used special tape to seal up the leaky pipe.
- After the discovery, the archaeological site was sealed up for further investigation.
- He used caulk to seal up the gaps around the bathtub.
- The ancient scrolls were found in a pot that had been perfectly sealed up.
- To keep pests out, you must seal up any holes in your pantry.
- The government decided to seal up the contaminated area.