seal off meaning

UK /siːl ɒf/ US /sil ɔf/ 2 syllables

seal off (verb): make tight; secure against leakage.

seal off has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

seal off as a verb

  1. make tight; secure against leakage
    • seal the windows

    Synonyms: seal

    Type of: close

    Kinds: reseal, waterproof, caulk, pack

  2. impose a blockade on

    Synonyms: blockade

    Type of: besiege

How to pronounce seal off

seal off is pronounced /siːl ɒf/ in British English and /sil ɔf/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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