sequestering
Pronunciation: [səˈkwɛstərɪŋ]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
During the experiment, the scientists were sequestering the samples so they wouldn't get contaminated.
Example
The puppies were not sequestering; they were playing with each other and having fun.
Example
Why are we sequestering the results from the first test?
Context: "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.
Example
The court decided to sequester the assets until the lawsuit was settled.
Example
The judge didn't sequester the property, allowing the owner to keep it during the trial.
Example
Will the court sequester the funds until the decision is made?
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