reseal

verb

re·​seal (ˌ)rē-ˈsēl 

resealed; resealing

transitive verb

: to seal (something) again: such as

a

: to close (something) tightly again so that air, liquid, etc., cannot get in or out

reseal a container

resealed the hole/leak

b

: to close (an opened envelope, bag, etc.) again especially by sticking or pressing two of its parts together

If not resealed well, cereal, chips, rice, and pasta go stale …

—Good Housekeeping

He taught me how to … steam and reseal envelopes …

—Marshall N. Klimasewiski

Staff analysts know the molecular structure of the glue Goody's uses to seal its containers of headache powder, so investigators can tell if someone opened a package and resealed it.

—Howard Schneider

c

: to cover the surface of (something) again with a protective coating

The grout needs to be resealed regularly.

resealable

(ˌ)rē-ˈsē-lə-bəl 

adjective

a resealable plastic bag

Examples of reseal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Condition of the Wood Floor When the wood floor hasn’t been resealed since it was installed, there is a higher chance that the wood will fade due to exposure to UV radiation. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024

The labels are typically removed with lighter fluid and the bottles resealed and dispensed to other patients. —Scott Zamost, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024

These could include installing a sump pump or resealing basement walls; upgrading insulation and windows; adding or enhancing heating or ventilation systems; roofing upgrades and more. Energy bills. —Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024

Drawn into Souta's world, the pair chase the keystone, now in the form of a cat, across Japan in a desperate bid to reseal the destructive entity—a quest that would be easier if Souta hadn't been transformed into a child's wooden chair. —Matt Kamen, WIRED, 6 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above