sequester

Meanings

• verb

  is the act of setting aside or separating something for a particular purpose, especially money.

  - "The government sequestered funds for the new highway project."
  - "The company sequestered its most valuable research data."

• noun

  is a room or chamber in which something, especially a valuable substance, is kept for safekeeping.

  - "The treasure was kept in the king's sequester."
  - "The scientist worked in a sequestered laboratory."

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Pronunciation

1. /səˈkwɛs.tɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

segregate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sequester
recluse , dewcase , muse , abuse

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Variants

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sequester , sequestered , sequestering , sequesters

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Forms

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The past tense and past participle of 'sequester' is 'sequestered'. There are no other forms for this word.

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Etymology

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comes from the Latin word 'sequester' meaning 'to set apart' or 'to separate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sequester' has been used in law to refer to a judge's order to separate and impound property or funds in dispute.

2. The term 'sequestered jury' refers to a jury that is kept in isolation during a trial to prevent outside influence.

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Related Concepts

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1. quarantine: Both 'sequester' and 'quarantine' refer to setting something or someone apart for a particular purpose. However, 'quarantine' specifically refers to isolating people or animals to prevent the spread of disease.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sequester' has been used to refer to a secluded place or a room where something valuable is kept. In art, it can be used to describe a painting or sculpture that depicts a secluded or isolated scene.

How to Memorize "sequester"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a room or a vault where something valuable is kept, and imagine the process of setting it aside or separating it for safekeeping.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sequester' with the idea of setting something apart or separating it for a particular purpose.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'sequester' meaning 'to set apart' or 'to separate'.

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