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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.
Learn the meaning of sequester as a verb in law, property, people and substance contexts. See how to use sequester in sentences and compare with related words and phrases.
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.
to remove or withdraw into solitude or retirement; seclude. to remove or separate; banish; exile. The jury was sequestered until a verdict was reached. Law. to remove (property) temporarily from the possession of the owner; seize and hold, as the property and income of a debtor, until legal claims are satisfied.
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. verb. set apart from others. “The dentist sequesters the tooth he is working on” synonyms: isolate, keep apart, sequestrate, set apart. see more. verb.
Sequestered means secluded, isolated, or confiscated. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with synonyms, pronunciation, and sentences from Collins English Dictionary.
Learn the meaning and usage of the verb sequester, which means to take control of somebody's property or assets until a debt has been paid, or to keep a jury together in a place. See pronunciation, synonyms and word origin.
