1. to open something that has been sealed or closed
2. to make something previously secret or hidden available or known
Usage: often used with documents or records

Examples

• The archaeologist carefully unsealed the ancient tomb.
• She unsealed the envelope with trembling hands.
• The court ordered the government to unseal the classified documents.
• Workers will unseal the time capsule next week.
• The judge agreed to unseal the adoption records.
• He unsealed the jar of preserves his grandmother had made.
• The committee voted to unseal the investigation files.