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pocket BrE / ˈpɒkɪt /  NAmE / ˈpɑːkɪt / Native audio playback is not supported. pocket(noun)BrE / ˈpɒkɪt /  NAmE / ˈpɑːkɪt / a small piece of material like a small bag sewn into or onto a piece of clothing so that you can carry things in ita coat pocketI put the note in my pocket.Turn out your pockets (= empty your pockets).Take your hands out of your pockets!a pocket dictionary (= one that is small enough to fit in your pocket)a small bag or container fastened to something so that you can put things in it, for example, in a car door or in a bagInformation about safety procedures is in the pocket in front of you (= on a plane).used to talk about the amount of money that you have to spendsee also deep pocketshttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/deep-pocketsWe have holidays to suit every pocket.He had no intention of paying for the meal out of his own pocket.The libel case was a huge drain on her pocket.a small group or area that is different from its surroundingssee also air pockethttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/air-pocketThere are still a few isolated pockets of resistance to the new regime.a pocket of airGeologists have found a few remaining pockets of iron ore.any of the holes or nets around the edges of the table used in the games of billiards, pool or snooker, which you have to hit the ball intoSee related entries: Pool and snookerhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/pool_and_snooker/pocket_1to be controlled or strongly influenced by somebodyif two people are in each other’s pockets, they are too close to each other or spend too much time with each otherif money burns a hole in your pocket, you want to spend it as soon as you have itto spend some of your own money on somethingShe was forced to dip into her own pocket to pay for the repairs.to have influence or power over somebody, for example, a police officer or a politician, especially by threatening them or by offering them moneyto be certain to win somethinghaving gained/lost money as a result of somethingcompare out-of-pockethttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/out-of-pocketThat one mistake left him thousands of pounds out of pocket.to get richer or make somebody richer, especially by taking unfair advantage of a situation or by being dishonestHealth services are lining the drug companies’ pockets, according to the report.to steal something from somebody’s pocket without them noticingrelated noun pickpockethttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/pickpocketThe back pocket on a pair of jeans is the easiest one to pick.to spend money or give it to somebodyI've heard he doesn't like putting his hand in his pocket.Extra ExamplesForged passports were found in a secret pocket in the suitcase.Government forces are mopping up the last pockets of resistance.He caught a boy trying to pick his pocket on the bus.He stood there, hands in pockets.He took a few coins out of his pocket.He walked past with his collar turned up and his hands thrust into his pockets.He went through all his pockets looking for his key.I fished the list out of my pocket.I fished the number out of my pocket and dialled.My cell phone rang and I patted my pockets looking for it.My pockets were bulging with loose change.My wallet was in the back pocket of my jeans.Once again club members have had to dip into their pockets to buy new equipment.Once again club members have had to dip into their pockets= spend their own money to buy new equipment.Please read the safety leaflet in the seat pocket in front of you.She reached in her pocket and pulled out her phone.She stuffed the money into her pocket and walked out.The country has large pockets of unemployment.The security guard made them empty their pockets.We filled our pockets with apples.tourists with bulging pocketsHe had no intention of paying for the meal out of his own pocket.Health services are lining the drug companies’ pockets , according to the report.We have a range of gifts to suit every pocket.We’re in pocket on that deal.Word OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘bag, sack’, also used as a measure of quantity): from Anglo-Norman French poket(e), diminutive of poke ‘pouch’. The verb dates from the late 16th cent.

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(noun) a coat pocketi put the note in my pocket.turn out your pockets (= empty your pockets).take your hands out of your pockets!  This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	pocket
WordType	(noun)
Phonetic	BrE / ˈpɒkɪt / NAmE / ˈpɑːkɪt /
Example	a coat pocket i put the note in my pocket. turn out your pockets (= empty your pockets). take your hands out of your pockets!
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Content	pocket (noun)BrE / ˈpɒkɪt / NAmE / ˈpɑːkɪt / a small piece of material like a small bag sewn into or onto a piece of clothing so that you can carry things in it a coat pocket I put the note in my pocket. Turn out your pockets (= empty your pockets). Take your hands out of your pockets! a pocket dictionary (= one that is small enough to fit in your pocket) a small bag or container fastened to something so that you can put things in it, for example, in a car door or in a bag Information about safety procedures is in the pocket in front of you (= on a plane). used to talk about the amount of money that you have to spend see also deep pockets https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/deep-pockets We have holidays to suit every pocket. He had no intention of paying for the meal out of his own pocket. The libel case was a huge drain on her pocket. a small group or area that is different from its surroundings see also air pocket https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/air-pocket There are still a few isolated pockets of resistance to the new regime. a pocket of air Geologists have found a few remaining pockets of iron ore. any of the holes or nets around the edges of the table used in the games of billiards, pool or snooker, which you have to hit the ball into See related entries: Pool and snooker https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/pool_and_snooker/pocket_1 to be controlled or strongly influenced by somebody if two people are in each other’s pockets, they are too close to each other or spend too much time with each other if money burns a hole in your pocket, you want to spend it as soon as you have it to spend some of your own money on something She was forced to dip into her own pocket to pay for the repairs. to have influence or power over somebody, for example, a police officer or a politician, especially by threatening them or by offering them money to be certain to win something having gained/lost money as a result of something compare out-of-pocket https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/out-of-pocket That one mistake left him thousands of pounds out of pocket. to get richer or make somebody richer, especially by taking unfair advantage of a situation or by being dishonest Health services are lining the drug companies’ pockets, according to the report. to steal something from somebody’s pocket without them noticing related noun pickpocket https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/pickpocket The back pocket on a pair of jeans is the easiest one to pick. to spend money or give it to somebody I've heard he doesn't like putting his hand in his pocket. Extra Examples Forged passports were found in a secret pocket in the suitcase. Government forces are mopping up the last pockets of resistance. He caught a boy trying to pick his pocket on the bus. He stood there, hands in pockets. He took a few coins out of his pocket. He walked past with his collar turned up and his hands thrust into his pockets. He went through all his pockets looking for his key. I fished the list out of my pocket. I fished the number out of my pocket and dialled. My cell phone rang and I patted my pockets looking for it. My pockets were bulging with loose change. My wallet was in the back pocket of my jeans. Once again club members have had to dip into their pockets to buy new equipment. Once again club members have had to dip into their pockets= spend their own money to buy new equipment. Please read the safety leaflet in the seat pocket in front of you. She reached in her pocket and pulled out her phone. She stuffed the money into her pocket and walked out. The country has large pockets of unemployment. The security guard made them empty their pockets. We filled our pockets with apples. tourists with bulging pockets He had no intention of paying for the meal out of his own pocket. Health services are lining the drug companies’ pockets , according to the report. We have a range of gifts to suit every pocket. We’re in pocket on that deal. Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘bag, sack’, also used as a measure of quantity): from Anglo-Norman French poket(e), diminutive of poke ‘pouch’. The verb dates from the late 16th cent.
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