rests

[US]/[restz]/
[UK]/[rɛstz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A period of time when someone or something is not working or active.; A brief pause in a piece of music.
v.To cease working or being active for a period of time.; To lean or be supported.; To stop performing or playing.

Phrases & Collocations

rests well

rests assured

rests here

rests now

rests gently

rests against

rests upon

rests briefly

rests comfortably

rests longer

Example Sentences

the hiker rests on a boulder overlooking the valley.

she rests her head against the cool windowpane.

the patient rests comfortably in a hospital bed.

he rests his case on several key pieces of evidence.

the company rests its hopes on the new product launch.

the decision rests with the board of directors.

the responsibility rests on your shoulders.

the book rests on the top shelf of the library.

the weary traveler rests for a moment before continuing.

the argument rests on a faulty premise.

the cat rests peacefully in a sunbeam.

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