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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

(..) Back when he was Captain of the Black Pearl. What? He failed to mention that. He plays things closer to the vest now. And a hard-learned lesson it was. Three days out, the first mate comes to him and says everything's (..)
2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl