seal off

verb

sealed off; sealing off; seals off

transitive verb

: to close tightly

Examples of seal off in a Sentence

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Atlantic was now completely sealed off from Olympic to just north of Whittier. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 Before operations start next year, the sphere and the underground area around it will be sealed off and filled with liquid — never to open again. Eric Baculinao, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024 Close and seal off doors & windows, close fireplace dampers, and turn off the heat. Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Sep. 2024 Inside, at 7:20 p.m., a white metal curtain began mechanically closing down, sealing off all but one exit from the rally hall – a clear sign the former president was about to speak. Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seal off 

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seal off was in 1931

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“Seal off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seal%20off. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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seal off

verb
: to close tightly
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