seal in

phrasal verb

sealed in; sealing in; seals in

: to prevent (something that is in something else) from getting out or escaping

He seared the steak to seal in the juices.

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The perfume is vacuum sealed in biodegradable packaging along with a limited edition print from a work by Melgaard which forms its visual expression, together symbolizing the capture of a memory as a souvenir. —

Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Though the film eventually finds its way to Saoirse Ronan’s captivating lead performance as a recovering alcoholic, The Outrun begins underwater, observing a lonesome seal in the North Sea. —

Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024 What step is moisturizing in a skin-care routine? Consider your moisturizer as the cellophane that seals in the rest of your skin-care routine. —

Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Sep. 2024 Emollients like shea butter, coconut oil, squalane, and other plant oils seal in hydration. —

Daley Quinn Published, Health, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seal in