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vest1 [vest] N

1. vest Brit (undergarment):

vest
ни́жняя соро́чка f [или руба́шка f ]

2. vest Am, Aus (waistcoat):

vest
жиле́т m

3. vest sports:

vest
спорти́вная ма́йка f

vest2 [vest] VB trans form

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bulletproof vest N

vest-pocket [ˈvestˌpɒkɪt, Am ˌvestˈpɑ:kɪt] ADJ

1. vest-pocket (pocket-size):

vest-pocket
карма́нный

Usage examples with vest

to vest rights in sb
наделя́ть кого́-ли́бо права́ми
to vest one's hopes in sb/sth
возлага́ть наде́жды на кого́-ли́бо/что-ли́бо
to vest sth in sb/sth
рассчи́тывать [или наде́яться] на кого́-ли́бо/что-ли́бо

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The powers of justices of the peace were vested in local executive authorities.
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It is vested in the king in trust of the nation.
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A fourth player is named as a substitute, and begins the game wearing a green vest.
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The options vest gradually over four and a half years.
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He is a big metal guy with a blue vest and gloves, and he has a helmet with a large, presumably ornamental wings.
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They discovered a tactical vest in one path and continued in that direction.
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In most instances, the dogs do not wear any equipment (collars, vests, booties, etc.) while working a debris pile.
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He wears an orange vest and goggles, and usually appears eating a hamburger.
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Legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of the parliament.
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The legislative powers are vested in a body of 24 members, one each from the 24 wards.
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