reseal

IPA/ˌriːˈsiːl/
KK[risˈil]IPA/ˌriːˈsiːl/

reseal — verb

  • resealpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • reseals3rd person singular
  • resealing-ing form
  • resealedpast simple

1. to stick the edges of a wrapper, envelope, or packet together again after openin

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to stick the edges of a wrapper, envelope, or packet together again after opening it, so that the contents stay inside

例句

Theo resealed the envelope after adding the extra documents inside.

Wei resealed the bag of chips with a metal clip to keep them crunchy.

collocation: reseal + bag / envelope / package

同義詞
  • refasten

    broader term; can refer to buttons, hooks, or zippers, not just sticky closures

  • reclose

    more general; does not imply the use of adhesive

反義詞
  • open
  • unseal

    the direct opposite — to break the seal

文法句型

reseal + noun phrase (envelope, bag, package)

用法筆記

The object is typically a flexible container that was opened by cutting or tearing and is closed with adhesive or a mechanical clip — not a screw cap or cork.

常見錯誤

❌I resealed the water bottle with its screw cap.
✅I tightened the cap on the water bottle.
💡reseal is used for adhesive or clip closures, not screw-on lids.

2. to block a gap or opening once more so that air, water, or other substances cann

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

to block a gap or opening once more so that air, water, or other substances cannot pass through it

例句

The plumber resealed the pipe joint to stop the slow water leak.

collocation: reseal + pipe joint / crack / gap

Kwame resealed the crack in the wall before painting the room.

同義詞
  • plug

    usually for a specific hole or leak; less formal

  • block up

    more general and informal; does not carry the precision of 'reseal'

反義詞

文法句型

reseal + noun phrase (joint, crack, gap, container)

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, the closure here is about making something airtight or watertight — the material may be adhesive, silicone, rubber, or a mechanical seal. Common with pipes, windows, doors, jars, and cans.

常見錯誤

❌She resealed the envelope to keep the letter dry.' (use sense 1 instead)
✅She resealed the jar of pickles to keep the brine fresh.
💡sense 1 is for adhesive-sticky closures, sense 2 is for airtight or watertight closures.

3. to put a fresh protective layer onto a hard surface like wood, concrete, or ston

3.動詞及物C1
釋義

to put a fresh protective layer onto a hard surface like wood, concrete, or stone in order to keep it in good condition

例句

The gardener resealed the wooden fence every summer to protect it from rain.

Nkechi resealed the concrete driveway every spring after the winter cracks appeared.

collocation: reseal + a driveway / deck / fence / floor

同義詞
  • recoat

    narrower; specifically means applying another coat, not necessarily a sealant

  • re-varnish

    specific to varnish; more common in woodworking

反義詞
  • strip

    to remove the old coating before resealing

文法句型

reseal + noun phrase (deck, driveway, roof, floor)

be resealed with + noun phrase (varnish, sealant, coating)

用法筆記

Frequently used in the passive form ('the deck was resealed'). The coating material is typically a liquid (varnish, waterproof sealant, epoxy) that hardens into a protective film. This sense is common in DIY, construction, and marine contexts.

常見錯誤

❌I resealed the envelope with varnish.
✅I resealed the wooden floor with varnish.
💡sense 3 refers to surface coatings on hard materials, not adhesive closures.