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# reseal

verb (reseal, reseals, resealed, resealing); adjective resealable

«reseal» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. To reseal something is to close or seal it again after it has been opened. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/reseal/#m1)
2. To reseal can also mean to put a new seal or protective coat on something, like a floor, bath edge or road. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/reseal/#m2)

### In the lessons

In everyday life you reseal food packets to keep food fresh; resealable bags have a zip. In science, resealing a container stops air and germs getting in. In jobs at home, adults reseal the edges of a bath or a wooden deck to keep water out. Phrases: "reseal the bag", "resealable pack", "reseal the bath".

### Examples

- Please reseal the cereal bag so it doesn't go stale. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/reseal/#x1)
- This pack of cheese is resealable. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/reseal/#x2)
- Dad resealed the edge of the bath to stop leaks. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/reseal/#x3)
- After the inspection, the officer resealed the box. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/reseal/#x4)
- The road was resealed with new tar. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/reseal/#x5)
- Make sure you reseal the paint tin tightly. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/reseal/#x6)

### Note

It is re- (again) + seal. Regular verb: resealed. "Resealable" means it can be closed again; you often see "Reseal after opening" or "Resealable" on packets.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «reseal» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/reseal/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«reseal» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/reseal.html) on Mova free.