pocketed
Prononciation : [ˈpɑːkɪtɪd]
Mot
Contexte : « finance »
(verb) to take or keep money for yourself, usually when it shouldn't be yours. Imagine a person who takes money that belongs to someone else and hides it away.
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She pocketed the extra change from her purchase, thinking no one would notice.
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He didn't pocket any of the cash that wasn't his, even when it was tempting.
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Did he pocket any of the donations meant for charity?
Contexte : « physical actions »
(verb) to put something into your pocket or to keep something close to you. It can be like when you take your phone and put it inside your pocket.
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He pocketed the keys to his car before leaving the house.
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She didn't pocket her wallet and accidentally left it on the table.
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Where did you pocket your sunglasses after using them?
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