pocket

• Pequeno saco ou bolsa costurado à roupa, ou um espaço pequeno usado para guardar objetos.

A noun referring to a small pouch or bag sewn into or onto clothing, or a small space for holding items.

1. Small pouch in clothingA1formal

   A small bag-like part in a garment for carrying small items.

   Bolsso

   • He put his phone in his pocket.
   • The keys fell out of her pocket.
   • I found some coins in my jacket pocket.

   Sinônimospouch

2. Small amount of moneyB1informal

   A limited amount of money available for spending.

   Pequena quantia em dinheiro

   • I'm short of pocket this week.
   • He gave me some pocket for lunch.
   • The trip will come out of my own pocket.

3. Isolated area or patchB2formal

   A small, isolated area of something different from its surroundings.

   Área isolada

   • There is a pocket of resistance in the mountains.
   • A pocket of cold air caused the temperature drop.
   • They discovered a pocket of natural gas underground.

   Sinônimosenclaveislandpatchspot

• Verbo que significa colocar algo no bolso ou, figurativamente, apropriar-se de algo, frequentemente de forma desonesta.

A verb meaning to put something into one's pocket, or figuratively to take something for oneself, often dishonestly.

1. Put into pocketB1informal

   To put something into your pocket, often secretly or casually.

   Guardar no bolso

   • He pocketed the change after buying the coffee.
   • She pocketed her phone before jumping into the pool.
   • The thief pocketed the wallet unnoticed.

   Sinônimosappropriatebagpalmslipstashstow

2. Earn or gainB2informal

   To gain or earn money, especially profit.

   Lucrar

   • The company pocketed millions from the deal.
   • He pocketed a large bonus this year.
   • They pocketed the savings from the bulk purchase.

   Sinônimosaccumulatebankclearearngainmakenetobtainreaptake in

3. C1formal

   To suppress or hide feelings, objections, or something else.

   Reprimir

   • She pocketed her pride and apologized.
   • He pocketed his anger during the argument.
   • They pocketed their doubts about the plan.

   Sinônimoscheckconcealhiderepressrestrainstiflesuppressswallow

   Antônimosdiscloseexpressrevealshowvent