1. to isolate or hide away from others
2. to take legal possession of property until a debt is paid or dispute is resolved
Usage: legal
3. to isolate a jury during deliberations to prevent outside influence
Usage: legal

Examples

• The witness was sequestered in a safe house until the trial.
• She sequestered herself in her room to study for exams.
• The court decided to sequester the defendant’s assets.
• The judge sequestered the jury to ensure a fair verdict.
• He sequestered his emotions and focused on the task.
• The government sequestered the company’s funds pending investigation.