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- Dictionarysequestered/sɪˈkwɛstəd/
adjective
- 1. (of a place) isolated and hidden away: "a wild sequestered spot"
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: to bind (a metal or metal ion) in the form of a soluble complex or chelate by adding a suitable reagent for the purpose of preventing precipitation in water solution by chemical agents that would normally bring it about, of solubilizing precipitates already formed, or of otherwise suppressing undesired chemical or biological activity.
Sequestered means secluded, isolated, or confiscated. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with synonyms, pronunciation, and sentences from Collins English Dictionary.
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 or toxin. See the origin, history and examples of sequester in different contexts.
Sequester means to remove or separate something or someone from a group or a place. It can also mean to take temporary possession of property as security or to seize enemy property in war. See synonyms, translations and usage examples.
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. type of: insulate, isolate. place or set apart. verb. set apart from others. “The dentist sequesters the tooth he is working on”
Definition of sequester verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. kept separate and secluded. “a sequestered jury”. synonyms: segregated, unintegrated. separated or isolated from others or a main group. adjective. providing privacy or seclusion. “sat close together in the sequestered pergola”.
