sequestering
Pronunciación: [səˈkwɛstərɪŋ]
Palabra
Contexto: «isolation»
(verb) to keep someone or something apart from others. It's like when you separate people or things to keep them away from mixing with the rest.
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During the experiment, the scientists were sequestering the samples so they wouldn't get contaminated.
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The puppies were not sequestering; they were playing with each other and having fun.
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Why are we sequestering the results from the first test?
Contexto: «legal»
(verb) to legally take control of someone's property or money until a debt is paid. Imagine if someone borrowed money and you had to temporarily keep their toy until they pay you back.
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The court decided to sequester the assets until the lawsuit was settled.
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The judge didn't sequester the property, allowing the owner to keep it during the trial.
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Will the court sequester the funds until the decision is made?
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