seal in
To keep something good (like flavour or warmth) inside by closing it tightly
Meanings
(Cooking) To retain the natural juices, flavour, or moisture of food, typically by searing it quickly at high heat
"Sear the steak on a very hot pan to seal in the juices before finishing it in the oven."
To enclose something within a container or material so that it cannot escape
"The vacuum packaging seals in the freshness for up to two weeks."
(Figurative) To secure or preserve a quality, advantage, or feeling
"The late goal sealed in their lead and guaranteed qualification for the final."
Most commonly used in cooking (sealing in juices or flavour by searing meat) and in packaging or manufacturing. Also used figuratively to describe locking in advantages or qualities.
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