pocket

Definition

  • noun: a usually small cloth bag that is sewn into a piece of clothing, a larger bag, etc., and that is open at the top or side so that you can put things into it
  • noun: a small bag carried by a person
  • verb: to put (something) in a pocket
  • verb: to put or enclose in or as if in one's pocket
  • usually + 'of'
  • synonyms: purse, especially, wealth

Examples

  • We're looking for investors with 'pockets' that are deep enough to pay for the project. [=investors with enough money to pay for the project]

  • People 'vote their pocketbooks'. [=people vote according to how a candidate or issue will affect their financial situation]

  • It turned out that they had 'pocketed' [='stolen'] most of the money that was supposed to go to victims of the fire.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Let it go. You're right,Gandalf. The ring must go to Frodo. It's late. The road is long. Yes,it is time. Bilbo,the ring is still in your pocket. I've thought up an ending for my book: ''And he lived happily ever after to the end of his days.'' And I'm sure you will,my dear friend. Goodbye,Gandalf. (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  • (..) As often as I can spare them. -Is that staying too? -Yes,yes. It's in an envelope over there on the mantelpiece. No. Wait,it's... ...here in my pocket. Isn't that--? Isn't that odd,now? Yet,after all,why not? -Why shouldn't I keep it? -I think you should leave the ring behind. Is that so hard? (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring