26984 words

rests

18 definitions • 24 examples
1
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.
2
to be an actor who does not have any work:

Examples:

Over 90 percent of professional actors are resting at any given time.
3
said by lawyers in a law court when they have finished the explanation of their case
4
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.
5
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.
6
the other things, people, or parts that remain or that have not been mentioned:

Examples:

I've got two bright students, but the rest are average.
I'll keep a third of the money and the rest is for you.
Do you have anything planned for the rest of the day?
7
a period of time in which you relax, do not do anything active, or sleep:

Examples:

After they had carried the piano up the stairs, they stopped for a rest.
The doctor prescribed some pills and told her to get/have a week's rest.
8

Examples:

a minim rest
9
not doing anything active, or not moving:

Examples:

Her heartbeat is only 55 at rest.
10
used as a polite way to say that someone is dead:

Examples:

Your father was a very troubled man, but he's at rest now.
11
to stop, usually in a particular place:

Examples:

The car hit the kerb, rolled over and came to rest in a ditch.
12
an object that supports the weight of something:

Examples:

I used a pile of books as a rest for my telescope.
13
to stop being active for a period of time in order to relax and get back your strength, or to cause someone or something to stop doing an activity in order to get back strength:

Examples:

[ I ] We hiked for five miles and then rested for a while.
[ T ] The coach decided to rest some of the team’s starters tomorrow night.
[ T ] I just need to sit down and rest my legs.
14
to be or stay under the control of a particular person or organization:

Examples:

The final decision rests with the City Council.
15
to lie or lean on something, or to put something on something else so that its weight is supported:

Examples:

[ T ] She rested her elbows on the table.
16
a mark in written music that shows when and for how long an instrument should not play
17
the other things, people, or parts that are left:

Examples:

I want to do something else with the rest of my life.
18
At rest means not doing anything active or not moving:

Examples:

The cat seemed coiled to spring, even when it was at rest.

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