to sequester
01
isolera, avskilja
to keep something or someone separate from others
Transitive: to sequester sb/sth
Exempel
The rare book collection was sequestered in a temperature-controlled vault for preservation.
Den sällsynta boksamlingen blev isolerad i ett temperaturkontrollerat valv för bevarande.
02
isolera, avskilja
to isolate or separate something or someone from outside influence or contact
Transitive: to sequester sb/sth
Exempel
The witness was sequestered in a safe house to ensure their protection and prevent any interference.
Vittnet blev isolerad i ett säkert hus för att säkerställa deras skydd och förhindra all inblandning.
03
isolera, avskilja
to isolate a substance, typically a metal ion, within a compound to prevent it from reacting with other substances
Transitive: to sequester a substance
Exempel
The formation of insoluble complexes helps sequester toxic metals like lead and mercury.
Bildandet av olösliga komplex hjälper till att isolera giftiga metaller som bly och kvicksilver.
04
beslagta, konfiskera
to legally seize or take possession of property or assets
Transitive: to sequester property or assets
Exempel
The IRS sequestered the taxpayer's wages to satisfy outstanding tax debts.
IRS beslagtog skattebetalarens löner för att tillgodose utestående skatteskulder.
05
beslagta, konfiskera
to seize or take control of property, assets, or resources belonging to an enemy
Transitive: to sequester enemy assets or resources
Exempel
The occupying forces sequestered enemy supplies to replenish their own dwindling resources.
Ockupationsstyrkorna beslagtog fiendens förnödenheter för att fylla på sina egna minskande resurser.
Lexikalt Träd
sequestered
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