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vest

Definition

  • noun: a sleeveless piece of clothing with buttons down the front that is worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket
  • noun: a loose outer garment
  • verb: to place or give into the possession or discretion of some person or authority
  • verb: to give (someone) the legal right or power to do something or to own land or property
  • synonyms: robe, vestment, dress

Examples

  • After five years, you'll be fully 'vested' in the company pension plan. [=you will have earned the right to get a full pension when you retire]

  • Congress is 'vested' with the power to declare war. = The power to declare war is 'vested' in Congress.

  • She has a 'vested interest' in seeing the business sold, as she'll make a profit from the sale.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) NED: Come on, Glenn! He's nothing but a glorified midget wrangler. You wouldn't be so big without that vest! Grab that thing that's down there. Grab it. Just hold that up. - Where you get this? - Best ever spent. Saves me a half hour on my commute. (..)
    2009 17 Again