Unseal Meaning in English

word

US

ənˈsiɫ

uhn-SEEL

UK

ʌnsˈiːl

un-SEEL

Definition

To open something that was sealed or closed, especially something with an official seal, or to remove or break the seal on something.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and technical; often used in law (e.g. 'unseal a document/court record'), archaeology, or packaging. Not used for things simply 'closed' — use for things purposely sealed. Opposite of 'seal' (to make secure/closed).

• Spanish: desprecintar - abrir (un sello)
• Portuguese (BR): deslacrar - abrir (um selo)
• Portuguese (PT): deslacrar - abrir (um selo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 打开封印 - 解除封印
• Chinese (Traditional): 打開封印 - 解除封印
• Hindi: सील हटाना - मुहर खोलना
• Arabic: فتح الختم - إزالة الختم
• Bengali: মোहर খোলা - সিল খোলা
• Russian: вскрыть - распечатать
• Japanese: 封を開ける
• Vietnamese: mở niêm phong - tháo niêm phong
• Korean: 봉인을 풀다
• Turkish: mühürü açmak
• Urdu: مہر کھولنا
• Indonesian: membuka segel

Example Sentences

Please unseal the envelope carefully.

basic

The judge decided to unseal the court records.

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I had to unseal the jar to get the cookies.

basic

They won't unseal the package unless you show your ID.

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The archaeologists were excited to unseal the ancient tomb.

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It took hours to finally unseal the secret files.

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