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Vest
01
colete, jaleco
a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt
Dialect
American
American
Exemplos
He wore a crisp white shirt and a charcoal gray vest under his suit jacket for the wedding.
Ele usava uma camisa branca impecável e um colete cinza carvão sob o paletó do terno para o casamento.
The groom 's vest was adorned with intricate embroidery that matched the theme of the event.
O colete do noivo estava adornado com bordados intrincados que combinavam com o tema do evento.
1.1
camiseta interior, colete
A sleeveless, collarless undergarment worn by men on the upper part of the body, often used for added warmth or comfort beneath outer clothing
Exemplos
He wore a vest under his shirt for added warmth.
Ele usava um colete debaixo da camisa para mais calor.
The vest was made of soft cotton, ensuring comfort throughout the day.
O colete era feito de algodão macio, garantindo conforto durante todo o dia.
02
colete, jaleco
a sleeveless garment worn over other clothing, typically designed for a specific function, such as providing safety, carrying gear, or enhancing performance in an activity.
Exemplos
The firefighter ’s vest was made of heat-resistant material to protect against flames.
O colete do bombeiro era feito de material resistente ao calor para proteger contra chamas.
He wore a utility vest to carry all his tools while working on the project.
Ele usava um colete utilitário para carregar todas as suas ferramentas enquanto trabalhava no projeto.
to vest
01
investir, conferir
to grant power, authority, or rights to someone, typically in an official or legal context
Transitive: to vest sb with a right or power
Exemplos
The constitution vests the president with the authority to veto legislation.
A constituição confere ao presidente a autoridade para vetar legislação.
The company's policy vests employees with the right to participate in decision-making processes.
A política da empresa concede aos funcionários o direito de participar nos processos de tomada de decisão.
02
vestir, revestir
to dress someone in formal clothing, particularly in religious or ceremonial robes
Transitive: to vest sb in a garment
Exemplos
The choir members were vested in matching gowns for the performance.
Os membros do coro foram vestidos com vestes combinando para a performance.
The altar servers were vested in robes for the evening mass.
Os coroinhas foram vestidos com vestes para a missa da noite.
03
vestir, revestir
to dress in formal clothing, particularly in special robes for religious ceremonies
Intransitive: to vest in a garment
Exemplos
The priest vested in his robes before the church service.
O padre vestiu suas vestes antes do serviço da igreja.
She helped him vest in the ceremonial attire for the mass.
Ela o ajudou a vestir as roupas cerimoniais para a missa.
04
conferir, atribuir
to give control, ownership, or authority over something to a person or group
Transitive: to vest a right or power in sb
Exemplos
The decision to approve the project was vested in the hands of the board.
A decisão de aprovar o projeto foi conferida nas mãos do conselho.
The power to make the final call was vested in the CEO.
O poder de tomar a decisão final foi conferido ao CEO.
05
adquirir, ser concedido
to gain a legal right or entitlement, typically after a certain period or condition is met
Intransitive
Exemplos
The employee 's stock options will vest after three years of employment.
As opções de ações do empregado serão adquiridas após três anos de emprego.
Her right to inherit the property vested once the will was read.
O direito dela de herdar a propriedade foi adquirido assim que o testamento foi lido.
