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Sequestrate (Verb)

Keep away from others; "He sequestered himself in his study to write a book".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The judge ordered the jurors to be sequestered from the outside world to prevent any outside influence on their verdict.
To minimize distractions, Emily sequestered herself in her room to prepare for the crucial exam.
During the outbreak, the town authorities decided to sequester the affected family to prevent further spread of the disease.
As the famous actress, she often sequesters herself on vacationing islands to avoid constant media attention.
To think clearly and work without interruptions, Dr. Thompson planned to sequester herself in her cabin by the lake for a few weeks.

Set apart from others; "The dentist sequesters the tooth he is working on".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The scientist had to sequesterate the infected plant to prevent it from spreading disease to the other plants in the greenhouse.
The jury members were sequestered during the high-profile trial to prevent them from being influenced by media coverage.
In order to focus on her studies, she sequestered herself from social media by deleting all her accounts.
To prevent cross-contamination, the handler had to sequesterate the injured specimen from the rest of the animals in the enclosure.
To protect the rare flowers from being overhandled by visitors, the park rangers sequestered them in a special, restricted area.