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.