seal off

verb

sealed off; sealing off; seals off

transitive verb

: to close tightly

Examples of seal off in a Sentence

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This top-down policy required massive testing and quarantining of the population, coupled with sealing off vast cities and shuttering most businesses whenever tiny outbreaks occurred. Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025 The Trump administration is considering invoking a public health order labeling migrants at the southern border seeking asylum as risks for spreading diseases — a power officials used during the pandemic to seal off the border. Bryan Mena, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025 When the Golden Knights gained possession, Wahlstrom tried to seal off Eichel’s exit. Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025 Wet towels can be used to seal off any potential cracks. Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025 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 29 Mar. 2025.

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seal off

verb
: to close tightly
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