Sequester
Pronunciation: /sɪˈkwɛstər/
Sequester (verb)
- To keep someone away from others for a period of time.
- To set aside money for a specific purpose, often legally.
- To capture and store carbon dioxide to reduce its presence in the atmosphere.
Examples
- The jury was sequestered during the trial.
- She was sequestered in a remote cabin for the weekend.
Common collocations: sequester a jury, sequester oneself, sequester funds, sequester money, sequester carbon