verb🔗ShareTo put (something) into a pocket."He found a shiny quarter on the sidewalk and pocketed it. "actionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause a ball to go into one of the pockets of the table; to complete a shot."Maria expertly pocketed the eight ball, winning the pool game. "sportgameactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take and keep (something, especially money that is not one's own)."The cashier pocketed some of the money from the register when no one was looking. "economyfinancebusinessmorallawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo shoplift; to steal."The thief was caught on camera pocketing the diamond."policelawactionpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put up with; to bear without complaint.""Even though the customer was rude, the cashier pocketed her anger and remained polite." "attitudeactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
