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vest

UK
/vɛst/
US
/vɛst/

Translations

vestnoun
vests
pl
UK
/vɛst/
US
/vɛst/
He wore a vest under his suit.
Он надел жилет под свой костюм.
Additional translations
камзол
безрукавка
Synonyms
sleeveless garment
waistcoat
jersey
body warmer
gilet
vestverb
vested
Past Simple
vested
Past Participle
vesting
Gerund
UK
/vɛst/
US
/vɛst/
The company will vest the property rights to the new owner.
Компания передаст права собственности новому владельцу.
The board of directors decided to vest the CEO with new powers.
Совет директоров решил наделить генерального директора новыми полномочиями.
The committee will vest the award to the most deserving candidate.
Комитет вручит награду самому достойному кандидату.
Additional translations
возлагать
Synonyms
bestow
grant
entrust
invest
confer
vestadjective
Used attributively to modify another noun, denoting association with or suitability for a vest (e.g., 'vest pocket').

Definitions

vestnoun
A sleeveless garment worn on the upper body, typically having buttons down the front and worn over a shirt.
He wore a smart vest over his shirt for the formal event.
An undershirt, typically sleeveless, worn beneath a shirt.
In colder weather, he always wears a vest under his clothes for extra warmth.
A type of protective garment, such as a bulletproof vest, worn to protect the torso.
The police officer put on his bulletproof vest before heading out on patrol.
A buoyant garment worn for safety to keep a person afloat in water; a life jacket.
The crew handed out a life vest to each passenger before departure.
vestverb
To confer or bestow a power, right, or property on someone.
The board decided to vest the authority to make financial decisions in the new manager.
To become legally entitled to a future benefit, such as a pension, after meeting certain conditions.
After five years of service, employees vest in the company's retirement plan.
To clothe or dress, especially in ceremonial or official garments.
The bishop was vested in his ceremonial robes for the service.
vestadjective
Attributive. Relating to, associated with, or designed for use with a vest.
He slipped his notebook into the vest pocket.
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