Keep
Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.
Vest
Vest verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.
Usage example: vested the power to access their retirement accounts with their attorney
Both words in one sentence
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In the first movie, in the moments leading up to his slaughter, Boddicker takes off Murphy's helmet, but let him keep his vest.
Source: Franchise / RoboCop - In Person of Interest Kara captures Snow and uses him to run errands for her, using the constant threat of a bomb-vest to keep him in line.
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Before getting lashed to death, Albert asks whether he can keep his vest on.
Source: Film / Carry On Jack
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