Definition

To close or secure something again after it has been opened or unsealed.

Example

After tasting the soup, she decided to reseal the container to keep it fresh.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need to reseal this bag of chips before they go stale.

Good idea! You should definitely keep them fresh.

Do you think tape will work to reseal it properly?

Yeah, that should do the trick, or you could use a clip.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reseal → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "seal" (from Old French *seel*, meaning to close securely). The word "reseal" means to seal something again, indicating the action of closing it securely once more.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') to 'close securely' ('seal') — that's why reseal means to seal it again.

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