2pocket verb
pockets; pocket·ed; pocket·ing [+ obj] 1 : to put (something) in a pocket
▪ He pocketed the change. 2 a : to take or keep (something that does not belong to you)
▪ The chairman was fired for pocketing funds. ▪ It turned out that they had pocketed [=stolen] most of the money that was supposed to go to victims of the fire. ▪ The saleswoman had overcharged them and pocketed the difference.
b : to earn or win (something, such as money)
▪ a professional golfer who pocketed more than four million dollars in winnings 3 US : to ignore (an emotion or feeling)
▪ I had to pocket my pride and ask for some help. 4 pool and billiards : to hit (a ball) into a pocket of a pool table or billiard table
▪ She pocketed the eight ball.
▪ He pocketed the change.
▪ The chairman was fired for pocketing funds. ▪ It turned out that they had pocketed [=stolen] most of the money that was supposed to go to victims of the fire. ▪ The saleswoman had overcharged them and pocketed the difference.
b : to earn or win (something, such as money)
▪ a professional golfer who pocketed more than four million dollars in winnings
▪ I had to pocket my pride and ask for some help.
▪ She pocketed the eight ball.
