In plain English
It means putting the carton into its closed position and fixing it so it stays shut. Tape is what secures it closed.
In context
Here, it instructs staff to close the carton and secure it shut with tape.
- Situation
- Managing warehouse receiving, inventory, picking, packing, and dispatch
- What it communicates
- instructs staff to close and tape the carton.
Meaning limits
The term itself only covers closing the carton and securing it shut with tape, not any other handling or outcome.
Examples
“Seal the carton with tape, not just by folding the flaps closed.”
“When the items are packed, the worker seals the carton at the bench.”