26984 words

resting

6 definitions • 7 examples
1
present participle of
2
to (cause someone or something to) stop doing a particular activity or stop being active for a period of time in order to relax and get back your strength:

Examples:

The doctor told him that he should rest for a few days.
He looked away from the computer screen to rest his eyes.
She promised that she would not rest (= would not stop looking) until the murderer of her son was caught and imprisoned.
3
to be an actor who does not have any work:

Examples:

Over 90 percent of professional actors are resting at any given time.
4
said by lawyers in a law court when they have finished the explanation of their case
5
to lie or lean on something, or to put something on something else so that its weight is supported:

Examples:

She rested her head on my shoulder.
The bicycle was resting against the wall.
6
to remain in a particular state or place:

Examples:

We cannot allow the matter to rest here (= to remain as it is)- further action has to be taken.

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