1. small bags sewn into or onto clothing for carrying small items
Usage: plural of pocket
2. small areas or groups of something
Usage: figurative use
3. small amounts of money available for spending
Usage: informal

1. puts something into one’s pocket
Usage: third person singular present
2. takes and keeps something, especially money, dishonestly
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• She checked all her pockets for her keys.
• The jacket has four pockets for storage.
• There were pockets of resistance throughout the city.
• He pockets his change after buying coffee.
• The corrupt official pockets taxpayer money.
• Small pockets of snow remained in the shade.
• Her pockets were empty after the shopping trip.
• The thief pockets the wallet quickly.