seal off

verb

sealed off; sealing off; seals off

transitive verb

: to close tightly

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The action takes place in a vacuum, sealed off from inner lives as from wider currents. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 Authorities sealed off the courts on the final day to file an election petition, clearing the way for Hichilema’s inauguration. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026 With Poland effectively sealed off and her own life now in danger, she is forced into hiding and becomes a hunted fugitive, navigating a city transformed by fear, political repression and violence. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 The 11 Pro Fold has an IP68 rating, which means it's sealed off from dust and can be submerged in about 5 feet of water for 30 minutes. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seal off

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Sep. 2026.

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seal off

verb
: to close tightly
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