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to sequester
01
izolować, sekwestrować
to keep something or someone separate from others
Transitive: to sequester sb/sth
Example
The rare book collection was sequestered in a temperature-controlled vault for preservation.
The VIP guests were sequestered in a private lounge away from the general attendees of the event.
To ensure confidentiality, confidential documents are sequestered in a secure location.
02
izolować, oddzielać
to isolate or separate something or someone from outside influence or contact
Transitive: to sequester sb/sth
Example
The scientists sequestered the lab rats in a controlled environment to observe their behavior.
The witness was sequestered in a safe house to ensure their protection and prevent any interference.
The jury members were sequestered during the high-profile trial to ensure they were not influenced by external factors.
03
sekwestrować, izolować
to isolate a substance, typically a metal ion, within a compound to prevent it from reacting with other substances
Transitive: to sequester a substance
Example
The formation of inclusion complexes can sequester guest molecules within the cavities of host molecules.
Chelating agents can sequester iron ions in the bloodstream, reducing their reactivity and toxicity.
The formation of insoluble complexes helps sequester toxic metals like lead and mercury.
04
zająć, sekwestrować
to legally seize or take possession of property or assets
Transitive: to sequester property or assets
Example
The court-appointed trustee sequestered the company 's assets during the bankruptcy proceedings.
The government sequestered the land for public use under eminent domain laws.
The bank sequestered the property after the homeowner defaulted on the mortgage payments.
05
zająć, konfiskować
to seize or take control of property, assets, or resources belonging to an enemy
Transitive: to sequester enemy assets or resources
Example
As part of the occupation, the victorious army sequestered enemy land for strategic purposes.
The military sequestered enemy vehicles to use in logistical operations behind enemy lines.
The victorious navy sequestered enemy ships and repurposed them for their own fleet.
Przykład
The rare book collection was sequestered in a temperature-controlled vault for preservation.
The VIP guests were sequestered in a private lounge away from the general attendees of the event.
To ensure confidentiality, confidential documents are sequestered in a secure location.
The special needs students were sequestered in a separate classroom to receive tailored instruction.
The wildlife sanctuary sequestered endangered species in protected habitats to ensure their survival.
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