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to sequester
01
to keep something or someone separate from others
Transitive: to sequester sb/sth
02
to isolate or separate something or someone from outside influence or contact
Transitive: to sequester sb/sth
03
to isolate a substance, typically a metal ion, within a compound to prevent it from reacting with other substances
Transitive: to sequester a substance
04
to legally seize or take possession of property or assets
Transitive: to sequester property or assets
05
to seize or take control of property, assets, or resources belonging to an enemy
Transitive: to sequester enemy assets or resources
sequester
v
sequestered
adj
sequestered
adj
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.
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.
