Seal in
verb
To enclose something inside something else to prevent it from escaping or entering.
She sealed the fresh fruit in a plastic bag to keep it from spoiling.
Often appears as...
- seal in freshness
- seal in flavor
verb
To close securely to stop liquid or gas from escaping.
He sealed the crack in the pipe in to stop water from leaking out.
Often appears as...
- seal in air
- seal in water
verb
To treat a surface with a protective coating to prevent damage or change.
He sealed in the color on the wood to protect it from the weather.
Often appears as...
- seal in color
- seal in stain
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To enclose something inside something else to prevent it from escaping or entering.
She sealed the fresh fruit in a plastic bag to keep it from spoiling.
Often appears as...
- seal in freshness
- seal in flavor
verb
To close securely to stop liquid or gas from escaping.
He sealed the crack in the pipe in to stop water from leaking out.
Often appears as...
- seal in air
- seal in water
verb
To treat a surface with a protective coating to prevent damage or change.
He sealed in the color on the wood to protect it from the weather.
Often appears as...
- seal in color
- seal in stain
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Context Matters
The meaning of 'seal in' can vary slightly based on the context, whether it's preserving food or securing items.
Using a vacuum sealer can seal in the meat's natural juices.
Pro Tip 2/2Preservation Focus
'Seal in' often involves protecting something valuable or perishable like taste or freshness.
Marinating chicken, then sealing it in, preserves its flavor.
Pro Tip 1/2Context Matters
The meaning of 'seal in' can vary slightly based on the context, whether it's preserving food or securing items.
Using a vacuum sealer can seal in the meat's natural juices.
Pro Tip 2/2Preservation Focus
'Seal in' often involves protecting something valuable or perishable like taste or freshness.
Marinating chicken, then sealing it in, preserves its flavor.
Pro Tip 1/2Context Matters
The meaning of 'seal in' can vary slightly based on the context, whether it's preserving food or securing items.
Using a vacuum sealer can seal in the meat's natural juices.
Pro Tip 2/2Preservation Focus
'Seal in' often involves protecting something valuable or perishable like taste or freshness.
Marinating chicken, then sealing it in, preserves its flavor.
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