Rest

/ɹˈɛst/

/ˈɹest/

Definition & Meaning of "rest"

Rest

NOUN

a part of something that is left

Example

After finishing her meal, she put the rest of the food in the refrigerator.

He drank most of the water and left the rest for his brother.

a state in which one is free from any sort of activity, work, strain, or responsibility

Example

After a long day of work, he needed some rest to recharge.

The doctor recommended a few days of rest to recover from the illness.

a period of relaxing, sleeping or doing nothing, especially after a period of activity

Example

He usually takes a rest after coming home from work.

I could n't continue reading, so I gave my eyes a rest.

a period of silence or the sign that indicates a silence between musical notes

What is a "rest"?

A rest is a musical symbol that indicates a period of silence in the music. It shows where the performer should pause and not play any notes. Each rest symbol represents a specific duration of silence, similar to how notes represent different lengths of sound. For example, a whole rest lasts as long as a whole note, while a quarter rest lasts as long as a quarter note. Rests help to structure the rhythm and timing of the music, giving it balance and variety.

a support on which things can be put

a state of inaction

euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

sea trout

to rest

VERB

to stop working, moving, or doing an activity for a period of time and sit or lie down to relax

Intransitive

Example

After a long day at work, I like to rest on the couch and watch TV.

After completing the project, she felt relieved and decided to rest.

to remain in a stable position, supported by something beneath

Intransitive: to rest somewhere

Example

The statue rests firmly on a marble pedestal in the gallery.

The old book rested on the dusty shelf, untouched for years.

to let the body or mind remain idle to recover energy, strength, or health

Transitive: to rest part of the body

Example

He took a short nap to rest his eyes after a long day of reading.

She rested her injured ankle, keeping it elevated to promote healing.

to leave a problem or subject unresolved without further action or discussion

Intransitive

Example

The debate about the new policy rests for now, as no one has proposed a solution.

The question of the budget cuts rests without further discussion until the next board meeting.

to be assigned to or depend on a particular person for responsibility or action

Intransitive: to rest with sb

Example

The final decision rests with the manager.

Responsibility for the project rests with the entire team.

to remain in a particular condition or state

Linking Verb: to rest [adj]

Example

Despite the storm, her confidence rested unshaken.

The painting rested untouched in the museum for decades.

to position or set something in a way that it is supported and held in a particular place or position

Transitive: to rest sth somewhere

Example

He rested the book on the table while he searched for his glasses.

He rested his elbow on the windowsill as he gazed outside.

to remain in a state of inactivity or avoid taking any action

Intransitive

Example

The committee agreed to rest and delay any further decisions.

The officials decided to rest until they gathered more information.

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