Definition of "vesting" in English

noun

1. (law) The entitlement of an employee to receive the full benefit of a pension at normal retirement age or a reduced pension upon early retirement even upon change of employer before retirement.

2. (law) The entitlement of an employee to exercise a stock option after a predetermined period of time.

3. Cloth for making vests.

4. A vest pattern.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of vest