rest
noun
Definitions of rest noun
pause
- A2CountableUncountable
A period of time when you relax, cease any active work, or sleep.
After carrying the piano upstairs, they paused to take a rest.
The doctor prescribed some medication and advised her to rest for a week.
After a long day of hard work, he needed a good rest.
silence
- Countablemusicspecialized
A period of silence in music or a symbol that represents this silence.
a quarter rest
The sudden rest in the music added a dramatic effect.
The sheet music clearly indicates every rest.
support
- Countable
An object used to support the weight of something else.
He used a stack of books as a rest for his laptop.
The photographer used a tripod as a rest for his camera.
This device is designed as a rest for the wrist.
Phrases of rest noun
- at rest
Not engaged in any physical activity or movement; in a state of inactivity or repose.
• The study measured heart rates both after exercise and at rest.
- come to rest
To stop moving and become still, typically in a specific location.
• After a long flight, the plane finally came to rest on the runway.
- the rest
the remaining things, people, or parts that have not been mentioned or used.
• Most employees at the company support the reform, but the rest are taking a wait-and-see approach.
verb
Definitions of rest verb
pause
- B1TransitiveIntransitive
To stop doing a specific activity or to cease being active for a period in order to relax and recover.
The doctor advised him to rest for a few days.
He shifted his gaze from the screen to rest his eyes.
She vowed not to rest until her son's murderer was captured.
support
- TransitiveIntransitiveVerb + adv/prep
To lie or lean on something or to place something on a surface for support.
She rested her head on my shoulder.
The bicycle was resting against the wall.
He rested his arm on the table.
remain
- Intransitiveformal
To remain in a particular condition or position.
We cannot allow the matter to rest here; further action is required.
The terms of this agreement must rest unchanged.
This issue must rest until the next meeting.
Phrases of rest verb
- be resting
refers to an actor currently without employment in acting roles
• The actor has been out of work lately, so he is resting at home.
Idioms
- (and) all the rest
Used at the end of a list or phrase to indicate other items or people that are part of the same group but have not been specifically named.
• We need to buy bread, milk, eggs, and all the rest.
- rest on your laurels
To be complacent about one's past successes and make no further effort to improve or achieve more.
• Despite winning the competition, he didn't rest on his laurels; instead, he trained even harder.
- for the rest
Used to introduce additional information that is less important after the main points have been discussed.
• The atmosphere of the restaurant is great, and as for the rest, the food and service are acceptable.
- I rest my case
Used to indicate that one believes a recent event or statement confirms their correctness or truthfulness; signifying that no further explanation or argument is needed.
• When informed of Smith's irate reaction to her statement, she simply responded, "I rest my case."
- give it a rest
Used to tell someone to stop talking about or doing something that is annoying.
• I've heard enough of your complaining, give it a rest.
- rest in peace
An expression used to convey the hope that someone who has died has found peace.
• She was a kind and loving person, may she rest in peace.
- let something rest
To cease discussing or bringing up a particular subject.
• At the meeting, we decided to let the controversial topic rest and address it later.
- rest easy
used to reassure someone that they do not need to worry because the situation is under control.
• "You can rest easy now that you've handed the report in," said the manager. "I'll make sure everything gets done on time."
- the rest is history
Refers to events that are widely known and have become part of established history.
• They first met at a competition, and the rest is history.
Phrasal Verbs of rest
- rest up
to unwind and rejuvenate in preparation for an activity
• Before the competition, he needs to rest up to enhance his performance.
- rest on/upon something
When something is founded on a specific idea, belief, or fact, it depends on it for validity or truth.
• This theory rests upon scientific evidence.
- rest on someone/something
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.
- rest on/upon someone/something
to rely on or be contingent upon an individual or factor
• The success of the project often rests upon the cooperation of the team.
- rest with someone
When a responsibility or decision lies with someone, they bear the responsibility for it.
• The final decision was authorized to the manager, so all responsibility rests with him.
- rest with someone/something
to rely or place dependence on someone or something
• His success will rest with the support of his family.