rest on someone/something

Related to word: rest

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. When surveying an area, if your gaze settles on a specific person or object, it means you are focusing exclusively on that individual or thing.

    • During the exam, all eyes rested on the head examiner.

    • In the meeting, his speech caused everyone's gaze to rest on him.

    • The details of the painting made the audience's attention rest on the center of the artwork.