/ˈsɛkwɛstər/ SEK-west-er

Definitions

1. verb

to isolate or separate someone or something, especially for their own protection or safety

“The police had to sequester the witnesses to prevent them from influencing each other’s testimony.”

2. verb

to take control of or seize someone’s property, especially money or assets, due to debt or other financial obligations

“The bank will sequester the assets of the bankrupt company to pay off its creditors.”

3. noun

a person who is isolated or separated, especially for their own protection or safety

“The sequestered witnesses were not allowed to leave the hotel room until the trial was over.”