sealed
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1 closed tightly (adj.) B1 Intermediateclosed so tightly that air, water, or dirt cannot get inside.
fastened or closed securely to prevent the passage of air, liquid, or other substances.
ExampleKeep the coffee in a sealed container so it stays fresh for longer.
ExampleThe forensic team recovered several sealed glass jars from the basement, each containing chemical residues that had been preserved for decades.
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2 final or certain (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediateofficially decided and impossible to change.
firmly established or decided in a way that is considered final or unalterable.
ExampleOnce the judge signed the papers, their fate was sealed.
ExampleThe victory in the northern provinces effectively sealed the outcome of the election, leaving the opposition with no path to a majority.
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3 paved road (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate British English Dialecta road that has a smooth, hard surface like asphalt.
describing a road surface that has been paved with asphalt, bitumen, or concrete.
ExampleThe map showed that the main highway was a sealed road all the way to the coast.
ExampleThe tour bus struggled on the gravel tracks, but the driver promised we would reach a sealed road within the hour.
UsageCommonly used in Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the UK to distinguish from dirt roads.