verb๐ShareTo separate from all external influence; to seclude; to withdraw."The jury is sequestering themselves in a hotel tonight to avoid outside information about the trial. "societylawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo separate in order to store."The scientist is sequestering carbon dioxide from the air by pumping it underground. "environmentsciencegeologychemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo set apart; to put aside; to remove; to separate from other things."The scientist is sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by planting trees. "environmentscienceecologybiologyactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo prevent an ion in solution from behaving normally by forming a coordination compound"To improve the water quality in the aquarium, the new filter is sequestering the iron ions, preventing them from reacting with other substances and clouding the water. "chemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo temporarily remove (property) from the possession of its owner and hold it as security against legal claims."The bank sequestered the family's car as security for the loan. "propertylawfinancebusinessgovernmenteconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause (one) to submit to the process of sequestration; to deprive (one) of one's estate, property, etc."Because of his embezzlement, the court is sequestering the CEO's assets. "propertylawgovernmentpoliticsfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo remove (certain funds) automatically from a budget."The Budget Control Act of 2011 sequestered 1.2 trillion dollars over 10 years on January 2, 2013."governmentpoliticseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo seize and hold enemy property."During the war, the government was sequestering the land owned by enemy citizens. "militarywarpropertylawgovernmentpoliticsstateactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo withdraw; to retire."After a long and stressful day, Maria enjoys sequestering herself in her bedroom to read and relax. "actionprocesssocietyorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo renounce (as a widow may) any concern with the estate of her husband."After her husband's death, Eleanor chose to be independent and began sequestering herself from his estate, preferring to manage her own affairs. "propertyfamilylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading