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adjective
- 1. (of a place) isolated and hidden away: "a wild sequestered spot"
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Learn the legal, scientific, and historical meanings of sequester, a verb that can mean to set apart, seize, or bind. See synonyms, examples, and word history of sequester.
to keep people, especially a jury, together in a place so that they cannot be influenced by other people, by newspaper reports, etc. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. sequester verb [T] (SUBSTANCE) environment specialized. to separate and store a harmful substance such as carbon dioxide in a way that keeps it safe:
Sequestered means far away from people, especially in a peaceful or quiet place. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and see synonyms and translations.
Sequester means to remove or separate something or someone from others, or to take something temporarily out of the possession of its owner. It can also mean to trap or isolate a chemical in the atmosphere or environment. See the origin, history and examples of sequester in different contexts.
Learn the meaning of sequester as a verb in law, property, people and substance contexts. See how to use sequester in sentences and compare it with related words and phrases.
Sequestered means secluded, isolated, or confiscated. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with synonyms, pronunciation, and sentences from Collins English Dictionary.
verb. keep away from others. “He sequestered himself in his study to write a book” synonyms: seclude, sequestrate, withdraw. adjourn, retire, withdraw. break from a meeting or gathering. see more see less. verb. set apart from others. “The dentist sequesters the tooth he is working on” synonyms: isolate, keep apart, sequestrate, set apart.
