reseal

verb

re·seal (ˌ)rē-ˈsēl

resealed; resealing

transitive verb

: to seal (something) again: such as

: to close (something) tightly again so that air, liquid, etc., cannot get in or out

reseal a container

resealed the hole/leak

: to close (an opened envelope, bag, etc.) again especially by sticking or pressing two of its parts together

If not resealed well, cereal, chips, rice, and pasta go stale …—

Good Housekeeping

He taught me how to … steam and reseal envelopes …—

Marshall N. Klimasewiski

Staff analysts know the molecular structure of the glue Goody's uses to seal its containers of headache powder, so investigators can tell if someone opened a package and resealed it.—

Howard Schneider

: to cover the surface of (something) again with a protective coating

The grout needs to be resealed regularly.

resealable

(ˌ)rē-ˈsē-lə-bəl

adjective

a resealable plastic bag

Examples of reseal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Condition of the Wood Floor When the wood floor hasn’t been resealed since it was installed, there is a higher chance that the wood will fade due to exposure to UV radiation. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024 The labels are typically removed with lighter fluid and the bottles resealed and dispensed to other patients. —

Scott Zamost, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024 These could include installing a sump pump or resealing basement walls; upgrading insulation and windows; adding or enhancing heating or ventilation systems; roofing upgrades and more. Energy bills. —

Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024 Drawn into Souta's world, the pair chase the keystone, now in the form of a cat, across Japan in a desperate bid to reseal the destructive entity—a quest that would be easier if Souta hadn't been transformed into a child's wooden chair. —

Matt Kamen, WIRED, 6 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for reseal

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