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Definition of "sequesters" [sequesters]

  • Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sequester. (verb)

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Use "sequesters" in a sentence
  • "Failure to hit an annual target was supposed to automatically trigger across-the-board spending cuts known as sequesters."
  • "Stock and bond market experts on Sunday said Wall Street markets likely would not react in a major way on Monday, as the so-called sequesters - budget terminology for automatic spending cuts - still provide an insurance policy that the annual deficit could be curtailed."
  • "The idea is that the threat of such so-called sequesters would ensure lawmakers wouldn't violate pay-go."