rests

1. n something left after other parts have been taken away n freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) n a pause for relaxation n a state of inaction n euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) n a support on which things can be put n a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration v not move; be in a resting position v take a short break from one's activities in order to relax v give a rest to v have a place in relation to something else v be at rest v stay the same; remain in a certain state v be inherent or innate in; v put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying v sit, as on a branch v rest on or as if on a pillow v be inactive, refrain from acting Source: ecdict

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