verb🔗ShareSecuestrar, aislar, apartarTo separate from all external influence; to seclude; to withdraw."The jury was sequestered in a hotel so they could focus on the case without outside influence. "El jurado fue aislado en un hotel para que pudieran concentrarse en el caso sin influencia externa.actionstatesocietyconditionmindorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSecuestrar, aislarTo separate in order to store."The librarian sequestered the rare books in a special, climate-controlled room to protect them. "El bibliotecario secuestró los libros raros en una sala especial con control de clima para protegerlos.propertybusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSecuestrar, aislar, apartarTo set apart; to put aside; to remove; to separate from other things."The teacher sequestered the noisy students in the back corner of the classroom. "El profesor apartó a los estudiantes ruidosos en la esquina trasera del aula.actionprocesssocietyorganizationgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSecuestrarTo prevent an ion in solution from behaving normally by forming a coordination compound"The detergent sequestered the calcium ions in the hard water, preventing them from interfering with the soap's ability to clean. "El detergente secuestró los iones de calcio en el agua dura, impidiendo que interfirieran con la capacidad de limpieza del jabón.chemistrybiochemistrycompoundscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmbargar, secuestrarTo temporarily remove (property) from the possession of its owner and hold it as security against legal claims."The court ordered the company's assets to be sequestered while the fraud investigation was ongoing. "El tribunal ordenó embargar los activos de la empresa mientras la investigación por fraude estaba en curso.propertylawfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmbargar, secuestrarTo cause (one) to submit to the process of sequestration; to deprive (one) of one's estate, property, etc."The judge sequestered the company's assets after they were found guilty of fraud. "El juez embargó los activos de la empresa después de que fueron declarados culpables de fraude.propertylawfinancepoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSecuestrar, embargarTo 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."La Ley de Control Presupuestario de 2011 embargó 1,2 billones de dólares durante 10 años el 2 de enero de 2013.governmentpoliticseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareConfiscar, embargarTo seize and hold enemy property."During the war, the government sequestered the wealthy landowner's estate, claiming it was being used to fund the enemy. "Durante la guerra, el gobierno confiscó la propiedad del rico terrateniente, alegando que se estaba utilizando para financiar al enemigo.militarypropertywargovernmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetirar, aislarTo withdraw; to retire."Example Sentence: "After a long day at work, she sequestered herself in her room to relax and read." "Después de un largo día de trabajo, se retiró a su habitación para relajarse y leer.actionsocietyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRenunciar aTo renounce (as a widow may) any concern with the estate of her husband."After her husband's death, she sequestered any claim to his estate, choosing to focus solely on her own independent life. "Después de la muerte de su esposo, renunció a cualquier reclamo sobre su patrimonio, eligiendo enfocarse únicamente en su propia vida independiente.propertyfamilylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSecuestrado, embargadoHaving undergone sequestration."Because of budget cuts, the library's funding was sequestered, preventing them from buying new books. "Debido a los recortes presupuestarios, los fondos de la biblioteca fueron embargados, impidiéndoles comprar libros nuevos.lawbusinesspoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
