How to pronounce Sequester?

The correct way to pronounce Sequester is [si-kwes-ter]. Emphasis is on the 2 syllable. To learn how to pronounce Sequester, listen and repeat:

What's the definition of Sequester?

Sequester – to sequester means to isolate or set apart from others. It can also mean to take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid. In a judicial context, it refers to the process of removing a jury to prevent them from being influenced by external factors. Additionally, sequestering can relate to environmental contexts, where carbon is captured and stored. Overall, it involves the act of withdrawal or separation.

Examples of usage of Sequester

  1. The judge decided to sequester the jury during the highly publicized trial.
  2. The accountant was instructed to sequester the funds until the investigation was complete.
  3. To protect biodiversity, the scientists aimed to sequester carbon in the forest ecosystem.
  4. After the scandal, the company chose to sequester its executives from the public eye.
  5. The school decided to sequester students into different classrooms for the exam to prevent cheating.