vest
/vɛst/
verb
- To give someone the legal right or power to do something, or to give ownership of something to someone.
- The constitution vests the power to declare war in Congress.
- The board voted to vest the new CEO with full authority over the company.
- After five years of work, the employee's retirement funds will vest completely.
- To place or settle something, especially property or rights, in the control of someone.
- Ownership of the house vests in the buyer at the closing.
- The inheritance vests in the children when they turn 21.
- The property was vested in a trust for the family's benefit.
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noun
- A sleeveless piece of clothing that covers the upper body, often worn over a shirt or as part of a suit.
- He wore a gray vest over his white shirt to the wedding.
- She bought a bright yellow safety vest for her evening bike rides.
- The hiker put on a warm vest before going outside in the cold.
- A sleeveless piece of clothing worn for protection or to carry items, such as a bulletproof vest or a life vest.
- The construction worker's vest had many pockets for tools.
- The police officer always wears a bulletproof vest on duty.
- Make sure your life vest is fastened before the boat leaves the dock.
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