seal off

verb

sealed off; sealing off; seals off

transitive verb

: to close tightly

Examples of seal off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Parliament has been sealed off since Thursday morning with roads around it blocked as lawmakers debate the Finance Bill inside. Larry Madowo, CNN, 20 June 2024 Throughout the rehearsal, the actors portray Section 14 as a bubble — geographically attached to Palm Springs, yet socially sealed off from it. Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2024 The area was subsequently sealed off, but thousands of Dutch supporters continue to gather nearby. Caroline Frost, Deadline, 16 June 2024 Then came Israel’s capture of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt last month, sealing off the last remaining exit. Hajar Harb, Washington Post, 15 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for seal off 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

seal off

verb
: to close tightly
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