rest1 nounrest2 verb
restrest1 /rest/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 
WORD ORIGINrest1
Origin:
1, 8-9 1400-1500 French reste, from rester ‘to remain’, from Latin restare2-7, 10-12 Old English ‘rest, bed’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- By the fourth day, we were all in need of a rest.
- He eats a lot of junk food, and he doesn't get enough rest.
- Make sure you have a good rest this weekend.
- They decided to stop driving and take a short rest.
- Try and give your ankle a rest so it will heal better.
- He was fully responsible for the rest of his life.
- In the lounge Lord Beddington was taking a short rest after the exigencies of luncheon.
- Is it present with the limb at rest or mainly on movement?
- It almost went out with the rest of the junk mail.
- One hour later, the circuit breakers shut down the markets for the rest of the day.
- Performances have been added throughout the rest of the month.
- The rest of this chapter relies extensively upon the research the writer undertook in 1986 and 87.
Longman Language Activatorto rest
to stop working or stop being active, and sit down or lie down so that you become less tired: · If you're tired, we'll stop and rest for a while.· The doctor told me to take some time off work and try to rest.
also have a rest especially British to rest for a short time in the middle of a tiring activity: · Don't stay in front of the computer for long periods of time -- take a rest occasionally.· There was a TV in the hotel room, and sometimes I escaped up there to have a rest.take/have a rest from something: · A spokesman said that the Senator needed to take a rest from the campaign activity.
to do something that makes you feel calm and comfortable and helps you to forget about your work and problems: · Take a deep breath, and relax.· They had a lovely weekend, relaxing and lying by the pool.help somebody (to) relax: · Drink this. It will help you relax.
also have a break especially British to stop what you are doing for a short time, so that you can rest: · Let's take a break now for coffee.take/have a short/quick break: · Is it all right if we have a short break at about 10:30?take/have a break from something: · I spoke to the Secretary of State as he took a break from preparing his speech.
also have a lie down/go for a lie down British to put yourself in a flat position, usually on a bed, in order to rest when you are tired, although not necessarily in order to sleep: · During the day, I get so tired I have to lie down on the bed for a couple of hours.· Towards evening she grew tired, and went to her room for a lie down.
informal to rest for a short time after a tiring activity, especially by sitting with your feet resting on something: · Well, at least put your feet up for a few minutes. Would you like a drink?· When you're pregnant and doing a full-time job, you must find time to put your feet up.
to rest, especially by lying in a pleasant place, often when you should be working or doing something: laze in/on/around etc: · I found him lazing around in bed with a cup of coffee and the paper.· On the porch, two large cats sat lazing in the sun.
also take things easy to do things gently and with less effort than usual in order to avoid becoming worried or tired, especially because you are not feeling strong or healthy: · After the operation, I was told to take things easy for a month or two.· Maybe we should just go home and take it easy tonight.
spoken to spend time resting or doing something enjoyable which does not need much effort: · We chilled out in front of the TV with a couple of beers.· Yeah, my family left a few minutes ago, so I'm just chilling for a while.
a period when you rest a period of time when you do not have to do anything tiring or active, and you can relax or sleep: · By the fourth day, we were all in need of a rest.get some/enough etc rest: · He eats a lot of junk food, and he doesn't get enough rest.a good rest (=one that makes you feel completely relaxed): · Make sure you have a good rest this weekend.
a short time when you stop what you are doing so that you can rest or eat: · OK, let's run through it again straight after the break.take/have a break from something: · She's had a two-year break from competitive running, but now she's staging a comeback.break in: · I spoke to him briefly during a break in rehearsals.without a break (=not stopping to rest or eat): · Harry had worked for eight hours without a break.coffee/tea/lunch break: · I'll phone you in my lunch break.
British /recess American a time between classes when the children in a school can go outside and play, in order to rest from studying and learning: · The children played kickball during recess.· Come and see me at break, Tom.
activities that you do to help you rest and stop thinking or worrying about your work, study etc: · You should find time for some relaxation every day· relaxation techniques, such as meditation· What do you do for relaxation?
helping you to rest or relax quiet and calm in a way that helps you rest and feel relaxed: · Our three-day stop at lake Navasha was restful and picturesque.· restful music
relaxing activities or places help you to rest because they make you feel more comfortable and less worried about your work, study etc: · I go to my brother's house in the country at weekends. It's so calm and relaxing there.· At the club you can choose between a relaxing bath and a massage.· We can help you find relaxing beaches where you will discover the real Mexico.
the part of something that remains what is left after everything or everyone else has gone, been used, or been dealt with: · You carry these two bags and I'll bring the rest.· Homes were found for about 5,000 of the animals, but the rest had to be killed.the rest of: · What will you do with the rest of the money?· He'll be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
the small amount that remains after everything else has gone, or been eaten, used, destroyed etc. What remains of is more formal than what is left of: · Soldiers were firing on what remained of the church.· At last she went, and I settled down to enjoy what was left of the afternoon.
the very last part of something that is left after everything else has gone: · The last of the tickets were sold Thursday.· This is the last of the paint, and I don't think it's going to be enough.· The judge sentenced the last of the three defendants in the case to 10 years.
formal the part of something that remains after everything else has gone: · £100 of the purchase price must be paid now, and the remainder is to be paid off in monthly installments.the remainder of: · Simmer the soup uncovered for the remainder of the cooking time.· The school board agreed to suspend Linda Cole for the remainder of the school year.
the part of something that remains after everything else has gone or been eaten, used, destroyed etc: the remains of sth: · Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient Roman village.· Each pile of gray ash was the remains of a house.
informal food that has not been eaten at the end of a meal: · We used the leftovers to make soup the next day.· It's a great way to use up leftovers.
the parts that remain when the rest of a building has been destroyed: · In Greece we spent a lot of time exploring old churches and ruins.· the ancient Mayan ruins at Chichen Itzaruins of: · Lumber was salvaged from the ruins of burned-out houses.
the few parts of something that remain after people have stopped using it or after it has been destroyed: · Archeologists are worried that the ancient steps, walls, and other remnants may be lost forever.remnants from: · Two stained glass windows were remnants from when the building had been used as a church.remnants of: · Rescuers dug through the remnants of 342 cities, towns, and villages demolished in the earthquake.· The two leaders promised to work to remove any remnants of Cold War hostility.
WORD SETSa cappella, adjectiveaccelerando, adjectiveaccompaniment, nounaccompanist, nounaccompany, verbaccordion, nounacid house, nounacoustic, adjectiveadagio, nounallegro, nounandante, adjectiveandante, nounanthem, nounaria, nounarpeggio, nounarr., arrange, verbarrangement, nounatonal, adjectiveback, verbbacking, nounbagpipes, nounbalalaika, nounballad, nounband, nounbandmaster, nounbandsman, nounbandstand, nounbanjo, nounbar, nounbarbershop, nounbaritone, nounbarrel organ, nounbass, nounbass, adjectivebass clef, nounbass guitar, nounbassist, nounbassoon, nounbaton, nounbeat, verbbeat, nounbebop, nounblast, verbblow, verbbluegrass, nounbolero, nounbongos, nounboogie, nounbootleg, nounbow, nounbow, verbbrass band, nounbreve, nounbridge, nounbugle, nounbusk, verbC, nouncabaret, nouncadence, nouncadenza, nouncalypso, nounC & W, canon, nouncantata, nouncanticle, nouncantor, nouncarillon, nouncarol, nouncarol, verbcastanets, nouncatchy, adjectivecellist, nouncello, nounchamber music, nounchamber orchestra, nounchant, verbchant, nounchoir, nounchoirboy, nounchoral, adjectivechorale, nounchord, nounchorister, nounchorus, nounChristmas carol, nounchromatic, adjectiveclapper, nounclarinet, nounclavichord, nounclef, nouncoda, nouncoloratura, nouncombo, nouncompose, verbcomposer, nounconcert, nounconcertgoer, nounconcertina, nounconcertmaster, nounconcerto, nounconduct, verbconductor, nounconsonant, adjectiveconsort, nouncontinuo, nouncontrabass, nouncontralto, nouncor anglais, nouncornet, nouncounterpoint, nouncountertenor, nouncountry and western, nouncountry music, nouncover, verbcover, nouncrescendo, nouncroon, verbcrotchet, nouncut, verbcymbal, nounD, noundamper, noundance, noundance band, noundemo, noundescant, noundidgeridoo, noundiminuendo, noundirge, noundisc jockey, noundiscord, noundiscordant, adjectivedissonance, nounditty, nounDixieland, noundo, noundoh, noundominant, noundouble bass, noundownbeat, noundrum, noundrum, verbdrumbeat, noundrum kit, noundrum major, noundrummer, noundrumming, noundrum-roll, noundrumstick, noundub, nounduet, noundulcimer, nounduo, nounear, nouneasy listening, nouneighth note, nounelevator music, nounencore, interjectionensemble, nounexpression, nounf., fa, nounfalsetto, nounfanfare, nounfantasia, nounfiddle, nounfiddler, nounfife, nounfinale, nounfingering, nounflat, adjectiveflat, nounflat, adverbflautist, nounfloor show, nounflourish, nounflute, nounfolk, nounfolk, adjectivefolk music, nounforte, nounforte, adjectivefortissimo, adjectiveforty-five, nounFrench horn, nounfret, nounfugue, nounfunk, nounfunky, adjectiveg, gamelan, noungig, noungig, verbglee club, nounglide, nounglockenspiel, noungong, noungospel, noungrand, noungrand opera, noungrand piano, nounGregorian chant, noungroup, nounguitar, nounhalf note, nounhalf step, nounhammer, nounhard rock, nounharmonic, adjectiveharmonica, nounharmonium, nounharmonize, verbharmony, nounharp, nounharpsichord, nounheavy metal, nounhigh, adjectivehigh-pitched, adjectivehip hop, nounhorn, nounhot, adjectivehouse music, nounhurdy-gurdy, nounhymn, nounimpressionism, nounimpressionist, nounimprovise, verbincidental music, nouninstrument, nouninstrumental, adjectiveinstrumental, nouninstrumentalist, nouninstrumentation, nouninterlude, nouninterval, nounjam, verbjam session, nounjazz, nounjazzy, adjectivejig, nounjingle, nounjungle, nounkaraoke, nounkazoo, nounkettledrum, nounkey, nounkeyboard, nounkey signature, nounla, nounlament, nounlargo, adjectiveleader, nounledger line, nounlegato, adjectiveleitmotif, nounlento, adjectivelibrettist, nounlibretto, nounlilt, nounlullaby, nounlute, nounlyre, nounlyric, adjectivelyrical, adjectivelyricism, nounlyricist, nounmadrigal, nounmaestro, nounmajor, adjectivemale-voice choir, nounmandolin, nounmaracas, nounmarch, nounmarching band, nounmariachi, nounmarimba, nounmasterclass, nounmedley, nounmellifluous, adjectivemelodic, adjectivemelodious, adjectivemelody, nounmetronome, nounmezzo-soprano, nounmi, nounmiddle C, nounminim, nounminor, adjectiveminstrel, nounminuet, nounmodal, adjectivemode, nounmoderato, adjectivemodulate, verbmolto, adverbmood music, nounmotif, nounmouth organ, nounmouthpiece, nounmovement, nounmusic, nounmusical, adjectivemusical, nounmusical instrument, nounmusically, adverbmusician, nounmusicianship, nounmusicology, nounmusic stand, nounmute, verbmute, nounMuzak, nounnational anthem, nounnatural, adjectivenatural, nounNegro spiritual, nounnocturne, nounnote, nounnumber, nounnumber one, nounnursery rhyme, nounoboe, nounoctave, nounoctet, nounoff-key, adjectiveone-man band, nounopera, nounopera house, nounoperetta, nounopus, nounoratorio, nounorchestra, nounorchestral, adjectiveorchestra pit, nounorchestrate, verborgan, nounorgan grinder, nounorganist, nounovertone, nounoverture, nounp., panpipes, nounpart, nounpart-song, nounpause, nounpeal, verbpedal, nounpeg, nounpenny whistle, nounpercussion, nounperfect pitch, nounPhilharmonic, adjectivephrase, nounphrase, verbphrasing, nounpianissimo, adjectivepianist, nounpiano, nounpiano, adjectivepianola, nounpiccolo, nounpick, verbpick, nounpipe, verbpiped music, nounpiper, nounpitch, nounpitch, verbpizzicato, nounplainchant, nounplainsong, nounplay, verbplayer, nounplayer piano, nounplectrum, nounpluck, verbpolyphony, nounpop, nounpop group, nounpop music, nounpop star, nounprelude, nounpresto, adjectivepresto, nounprima donna, nounproduction number, nounpromenade concert, nounpsaltery, nounpunk, nounquarter note, nounquartet, nounquaver, nounquintet, nounR & B, nounrag, nounraga, nounragga, nounragtime, nounrange, nounrap, nounrap, verbrapper, nounrecital, nounrecitative, nounrecord, nounrecorder, nounreed, nounrefrain, nounreggae, nounregister, nounremaster, verbrendering, nounrendition, nounrepeat, nounrequest, nounrequiem, nounresonator, nounrest, nounrhapsody, nounrhythm, nounrhythm and blues, nounrhythm section, nounriff, nounroadie, nounroad manager, nounrock, nounrock and roll, nounrock music, nounrock 'n' roll, nounrondo, nounrostrum, nounround, nounrumba, nounrun, nounsalsa, nounsamba, nounsaxophone, nounsaxophonist, nounscale, nounscat, nounscherzo, nounscore, nounscore, verbsemibreve, nounsemiquaver, nounsemitone, nounseptet, nounserenade, nounserenade, verbset, nounsetting, nounsextet, nounshanty, nounsharp, adverbsharp, nounsheet music, nounsight-read, verbsignature tune, nounsing, verbsinger, nounsinger-songwriter, nounsingle, nounsitar, nounsixteenth note, nounska, nounskiffle, nounslide, nounslur, verbslur, nounsnare drum, nounso, nounsol, nounsol-fa, nounsolo, adjectivesolo, nounsoloist, nounsonata, nounsong, nounsongbook, nounsongster, nounsongwriter, nounsoprano, nounsoprano, adjectivesoul, nounsoundtrack, nounspiritual, nounsqueezebox, nounstaccato, adverbstaff, nounstandard, nounStar-Spangled Banner, the, stave, nounsteel band, nounsteel guitar, nounstep, nounstring, verbstringed instrument, nounstrum, verbstudy, nounsuite, nounswell, nounswing, nounsymphony, nounsyncopated, adjectivesyncopation, nounsynthesis, nounsynthesize, verbsynthesizer, nountabla, nountabor, nountambourine, nountechno, nountempo, nountenor, nountenor, adjectiveTex-Mex, adjectivetheme, nounthrash, nounthrenody, nounthrob, verbti, nountimbrel, nountime, nountime signature, nountimpani, nountoccata, nountom-tom, nountonal, adjectivetonality, nountone, nountone-deaf, adjectivetone poem, nountonic, nountootle, verbtrack, nountranscribe, verbtranspose, verbtreble, nountreble, adjectivetreble clef, nountremolo, nountriangle, nountrill, nountrombone, nountrumpet, nountuba, nountune, nountune, verbtuneful, adjectivetuneless, adjectivetuning fork, nountuning peg, nounukulele, noununaccompanied, adjectiveupright piano, nounvalve, nounvariation, nounverse, nounvibes, nounvibraphone, nounvibrato, nounviola, nounviolin, nounviolinist, nounvirginals, nounvirtuoso, nounvivace, adjectivevocal, adjectivevocal, nounvocalist, nounvoice, nounvoluntary, nounwaltz, nounwarble, verbwarbler, nounwhole note, nounwind instrument, nounwoodwind, nounxylophone, nounyodel, verbyodel, nounzither, nounzydeco, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs
You need a good rest.
· I’m going upstairs to have a rest.
· You’d better get some rest if you’re driving back tonight.
· I think we deserve a rest after all that hard work.
adjectives (=a rest after working hard)· Our players are taking a well-earned rest before the start of the new season.
· The doctor had advised a complete rest for a fortnight.
· He decided to stop and take a short rest.
· What I need is a nice long rest.
(=a complete rest that relaxes you)· I’m sure you need a good rest.
rest + NOUN· The crew had a three hour rest period before their next flight.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· Our plans were based on the assumption that everyone would be willing to help.
· Once the students have done their exams they deserve a break.
You need a good rest. (=stop discussing or worrying about something)· I was too curious to let the matter drop.
(=a place where someone or something stays or is buried)· This tomb is the last resting place of the Davison family.
· How will this affect Britain and the rest of the world?
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· At that time Venturous was undergoing engine repairs and some of the crew were on rest days when the call came.· Horst was suffering from a headache and needed a rest day.· We can take a rest day when we like.· The individual event starts here today with a rest day tomorrow.· We ran back towards the Solent for a rest day at Southampton.· It was an astonishing piece of planning, especially as the Friday, being Good Friday, was the rest day.· We'd had our rest days, just three days work left.· The only thing he was thankful for was that it was the eleventh day, the rest day.
VERB· She rolled on top of him, letting her full weight rest on his body.· When she sat down she didn't let herself rest against the back of the chair.· He let his hammer rest on the shoe sole and looked up.· He is also described as the quiet one who shuns publicity and lets the rest of the band enjoy the limelight.· Anyway, you really should have just taken the useful tips from his lecture and let the rest slide.· Knead 1 to 2 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes.· Season buffalo steaks with salt and pepper to taste and let them rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
· You need rest and besides, I want you here with me anyway.· Doctors tell him he needs a complete rest for six months.· So respect, remembrance was for herself, and today herself needed rest.· The hotel doctor says I need a rest.· Economically, it did not need the rest of the world for anything.· If people need a rest on the way what's wrong with sitting on the ground?· That left him the resilience he needed to enjoy the rest of his life properly.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► God rest his/her soul► God rest his/her soul► let something drop/rest/lie► more ... than the rest/the others/everything else put together► God rest his/her soul
- I think you should just give it a rest for a few weeks.
- Now you can give your imagination a rest.
- On first hearing, I prematurely thought Vin Garbutt had given abortion a rest.
- On holiday you might like to give your feet a rest and not wear socks.
- The subs off the Washington bench contribute thirty-three points while giving the starters a rest.
- There was a reason for stopping, at least a reason to give it a rest.
- They must give you the rest of the story themselves.
- We would here stress the importance of giving plenty of rests to the double basses.
- The mass was measured while the object was at rest.
- Capitalist accompanies its development with a fanfare about freedom of choice, free markets, and all the rest of it.
- Groan, groan, and all the rest of it.
- I've already lost one house and a business and a car, two cars, and all the rest of it.
- I understand the problems in hung Parliaments, and all the rest of it.
- None of the overtones of subordination and all the rest of it would have been present to the Hebrew.
- The cooking and cleaning and homework-checking and shopping and all the rest of it.
- Told me I was jumping to conclusions and weaving fantasies and all the rest of it.
- You couldn't care less about education and health and all the rest of it.
- Councillors rejected completely the proposal for a management board with its implied differentiation of councillors into board members and the rest.
- It was a bad start to the morning, and the rest of the day lived up to its promise.
- Lawless and the rest of the lads assumed he had just done several miles of road work.
- Manion and the rest of the management team were still gathering up their materials when Katherine reentered the boardroom.
- Sevillana holds 169 billion and the rest is divided among other companies which would also be eligible for the debt securitization program.
- The front skiers break a trail in the new snow, and the rest glide smoothly behind.
- Many of the public's doubts have now been laid to rest.
- A second glance put my mind to rest, but for a moment there it gave me a turn.
- I think this definitely puts it to rest.
- Kwasniewski has said he may dissolve parliament to put the issue to rest and call for new elections.
- Rather it attempted to lay the movement to rest.
- She took the pills and lay down to rest with her eyes closed.
- The time has come to put this to rest.
- Then she lay down to rest in the lounge, surrounded by other women who even here never stopped talking.
- Without proof I should really lay the idea to rest.
- At nightfall she was tired and lay down to rest.
- Rather it attempted to lay the movement to rest.
- She took the pills and lay down to rest with her eyes closed.
- Then she lay down to rest in the lounge, surrounded by other women who even here never stopped talking.
- We can't even lay him to rest.
- Without proof I should really lay the idea to rest.
- A few students got A's on the exam, but the rest didn't do so well.
- He'll be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
- Homes were found for about 5,000 of the animals, but the rest had to be killed.
- I ate half the pizza and put the rest in the fridge.
- What will you do with the rest of the money?
- You carry these two bags and I'll bring the rest.
- But let me set your mind at rest.
- But she'd like to see him, to try and set her mind at rest.
- He's been very kind to me and Lily, as regards putting our minds at rest about Stella.
- He's unlikely to know how you feel, and until he does, he can't put your mind at rest.
- He must set their minds at rest about the Freddie affair, because they knew of Freddie.
- I wish I could put their minds at rest.
- It puts my mind at rest.
- Quite often, all that is required is a friendly chat to put your mind at rest.
- Lynn's eyes came to rest on a framed picture on the bookshelf.
- The plane skidded along the runway and came to rest in a cornfield.
- A curlew called out as it rose above the waters, then came to rest alongside its mate among the rushes.
- Ahab abandons his watch and walks about the deck finally coming to rest against the rail.
- Finally the raft came to rest, sitting just below the tideline.
- From time to time she would glance back into the room, her eyes coming to rest on the casually seated figure of Tsu Ma.
- His second shot came to rest in a greenside bunker.
- Meanwhile, we spun out and came to rest with the car still running.
- She woke slowly from a vague dream as an errant breeze drifted over her face, coming to rest on her mouth.
- Those which happen to come to rest in a non-absorbing direction will absorb no more photons, and will thereafter stay put.
- You've been complaining all day. Why don't you just give it a rest?
- I think you should just give it a rest for a few weeks.
- It is not only more kind, but more intelligent, to give it a rest or let it slow down.
- It was time to give it a rest.
- Take your head off and give it a rest.
- There was a reason for stopping, at least a reason to give it a rest.
- Craig Chalmers, however, can rest easy.
- He also seems to want to be the Nineties Coco Chanel, so street fashion bods can rest easy.
- He can rest easy on that matter.
- No side can rest easy with such a slender lead.
- Some local retailer would rest easy in his bed that night.
- Surely, the letter said with a surprising burst of bitterness, Eileen Ryan would rest easy in her grave at last.
- The sun was up, the dark clouds disappeared and for a moment she breathed easy.
- Wall Street and the bond markets can rest easy.
- But then he started scribbling away at A Year in Provence and the rest is history.
- Dependence was imposed and the rest is history and green beans, cotton tee-shirts, patronage, and serfdom.
- He was initially hired by the Oxford Mail, then began to concentrate on sport, and the rest is history.
- Manufacturers responded by building cheaper modem hardware, and the rest is history.
- She noticed that he had a cute bum - and the rest is history.
- Then, when he was 17, he picked up a basketball, and the rest is history.
- But there is no room for resting on our laurels.
- But this generous accolade does not mean that we are resting on our laurels.
- Little time was granted to Lee and his men for resting on their laurels.
- Motorola has long been a leader in that as well, and it has never stopped to rest on its laurels.
- That is the only time when you can rest on your laurels.
- The religious authorities, who were very active during the nationalist struggle, rested on their laurels after independence.
- This evolution of Diamond Rio signals that the group is not ready to rest on its laurels -- at least not voluntarily.
- You can never rest on your laurels.
- She was laid to rest next to her husband, who died in 1993.
- At nightfall she was tired and lay down to rest.
- Rather it attempted to lay the movement to rest.
- She took the pills and lay down to rest with her eyes closed.
- Then she lay down to rest in the lounge, surrounded by other women who even here never stopped talking.
- We can't even lay him to rest.
- Without proof I should really lay the idea to rest.
- Just to put your mind at ease, we will get a second opinion from a cardiac specialist.
- The doctor set my mind at rest by explaining exactly what effect the drug would have on me.
- But let me set your mind at rest.
- But she'd like to see him, to try and set her mind at rest.
- He's been very kind to me and Lily, as regards putting our minds at rest about Stella.
- He's unlikely to know how you feel, and until he does, he can't put your mind at rest.
- He must set their minds at rest about the Freddie affair, because they knew of Freddie.
- I wish I could put their minds at rest.
- It puts my mind at rest.
- Quite often, all that is required is a friendly chat to put your mind at rest.
- Ashamed of your old man, want the whole gruesome mess to rest in peace?
- But resting in peace is not always easy.
- But the pensioners won't let him rest in peace.
- For Tony, that he may rest in peace, and for his family for their strengthening and peace.
- He hopes to give relatives peace of mind while their loved ones rest in peace.
- He was buried in Auchinleck kirkyard but, even in death, he was not allowed to rest in peace.
- So much for the residents being allowed to rest in peace.
- They need to find the killers of Peter and Gwenda so they can rest in peace.
WORD FAMILYnounrestunrestrestlessnessadjectiverestlessrestedrestfuladverbrestlesslyrestfullyverbrest
1relaxing [countable, uncountable] a period of time when you are not doing anything tiring and you can relax or sleep: You look exhausted! Why don’t you take a rest?2the rest what is left after everything or everyone else has gone or been used, dealt with, or mentioned: You carry these two bags, and I’ll bring the rest. Two of the attackers were killed, and the rest escaped.rest of Does anyone want the rest of this pizza? He’ll be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?• You use a singular verb after the rest when referring to an uncountable noun: · The rest of the money is for you.· I’ve eaten some cheese – the rest is in the fridge.• You use a plural verb after the rest when referring to a group of people or things: · Two of the terrorists were captured and the rest were killed.3put/set somebody’s mind at rest to make someone feel less anxious or worried: Why don’t you talk to him, and put his mind at rest.4come to rest a)to stop moving: The aircraft skidded across the runway and finally came to rest in a cornfield. b)if your eyes come to rest on something, you stop looking around and look at that one thingrest on My eyes came to rest on a photograph of a young man.5give it a rest spoken especially British English used to tell someone to stop talking about something because they are annoying you: Give it a rest, Jack!6give something a rest spoken to stop doing an activity: I gave the acting a rest for a while.7at rest a)an expression meaning dead, and free from pain and problems b)technical not moving8and all the rest of it British English spoken used at the end of a short list to mean other things of a similar type: I was paying the rent and the bills and all the rest of it.9and the rest British English spoken used to emphasize in a humorous way that a number or amount is really much higher than someone thinks: ‘I’d say she’s about 40.’ ‘Yeah, and the rest!’10lay/put something to rest formal to stop people from worrying about or believing something: The minister resigned, and the government hoped that the scandal would finally be laid to rest.11lay somebody to rest an expression meaning to bury someone, used when you want to avoid saying this directly: She was laid to rest beside her husband.12music [countable] a)a period of silence of a particular length in a piece of music b)a written sign that shows how long the period of silence should be → headrest, footrest, backrest, → and the rest is history at history(10)COLLOCATIONSverbshave/take a rest· I’m going upstairs to have a rest.get some rest· You’d better get some rest if you’re driving back tonight.deserve a rest· I think we deserve a rest after all that hard work.adjectivesa well-earned/well-deserved rest (=a rest after working hard)· Our players are taking a well-earned rest before the start of the new season.a complete rest· The doctor had advised a complete rest for a fortnight.a little/short rest· He decided to stop and take a short rest.a long rest· What I need is a nice long rest.a good rest (=a complete rest that relaxes you)· I’m sure you need a good rest.rest + NOUNa rest day/period· The crew had a three hour rest period before their next flight.rest1 nounrest2 verb
restrest2 ●●● S3 W3 verb VERB TABLE
rest
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | rest |
| he, she, it | rests | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | rested |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have rested |
| he, she, it | has rested | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had rested |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will rest |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have rested |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am resting |
| he, she, it | is resting | |
| you, we, they | are resting | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was resting |
| you, we, they | were resting | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been resting |
| he, she, it | has been resting | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been resting |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be resting |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been resting |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Resting his spade against the wall, he went to help Michael light the fire.
- Her head rested gently on his shoulder.
- I rested against a wall for a minute in order to tie up my shoe laces.
- John rested his head on the back of the car-seat.
- She slid down in her chair and rested her head on the back of the seat.
- The doctor told me to take some time off work and try to rest.
- We stopped and rested for a while at the top of the hill.
- Even in its blackness, the sky did not rest.
- Finally, and fatally, it rests on a flawed understanding of the relevant medical facts.
- My head, resting on the tile, was only a few inches from the phone.
- Political theory rests on the assumption that these activities are central to the functioning of a democratic society.
- Sometimes I wonder about those three laid to rest in the old garden.
- The wedding platform was made of slats which rested on top of neatly stacked bricks.
- With the arm resting on the couch the force needed to accelerate the arm is coming from the material of the couch.
THESAURUS
to stop working or stop being active, and sit down or lie down so that you become less tired: · If you’re tired, we’ll stop and rest for a while.· The doctor told me to take some time off work and try to rest.
(also have a rest especially British English) to stop what you are doing for a period of time so that you can relax: · Murray will now take a rest before the competition next month.· There was a TV in the hotel room, and sometimes I escaped up there to have a rest.· A spokesman said that the Senator needed to take a rest from the campaign activity.
(also have a break especially British English) to stop what you are doing for a short time, so that you can rest or do something else – often used about stopping a meeting, class etc for a short time: · Is it all right if we have a short break at about 10:30?· I spoke to the actor as he was taking a break from rehearsals.· Let’s take a break now for coffee.
(also take things easy) to do things gently and with less effort than usual, in order to avoid becoming worried or tired, especially because you are not feeling strong or healthy: · After the operation, she decided to take things easy for a month or two.· I thought I’d take it easy tonight.
informal to rest for a short time after a tiring activity, especially by sitting with your feet resting on something: · Kate poured herself a drink and put her feet up.· When you’re pregnant and doing a full-time job, you must find time to put your feet up.
informal to spend time relaxing and doing things that do not need a lot of effort – used by young people: · We chilled out in front of the TV with a couple of beers.· I like chilling with the guys and playing pool or watching movies.
Longman Language Activatorto rest to stop working or stop being active, and sit down or lie down so that you become less tired: · If you're tired, we'll stop and rest for a while.· The doctor told me to take some time off work and try to rest.
also have a rest especially British to rest for a short time in the middle of a tiring activity: · Don't stay in front of the computer for long periods of time -- take a rest occasionally.· There was a TV in the hotel room, and sometimes I escaped up there to have a rest.take/have a rest from something: · A spokesman said that the Senator needed to take a rest from the campaign activity.
to do something that makes you feel calm and comfortable and helps you to forget about your work and problems: · Take a deep breath, and relax.· They had a lovely weekend, relaxing and lying by the pool.help somebody (to) relax: · Drink this. It will help you relax.
also have a break especially British to stop what you are doing for a short time, so that you can rest: · Let's take a break now for coffee.take/have a short/quick break: · Is it all right if we have a short break at about 10:30?take/have a break from something: · I spoke to the Secretary of State as he took a break from preparing his speech.
also have a lie down/go for a lie down British to put yourself in a flat position, usually on a bed, in order to rest when you are tired, although not necessarily in order to sleep: · During the day, I get so tired I have to lie down on the bed for a couple of hours.· Towards evening she grew tired, and went to her room for a lie down.
informal to rest for a short time after a tiring activity, especially by sitting with your feet resting on something: · Well, at least put your feet up for a few minutes. Would you like a drink?· When you're pregnant and doing a full-time job, you must find time to put your feet up.
to rest, especially by lying in a pleasant place, often when you should be working or doing something: laze in/on/around etc: · I found him lazing around in bed with a cup of coffee and the paper.· On the porch, two large cats sat lazing in the sun.
also take things easy to do things gently and with less effort than usual in order to avoid becoming worried or tired, especially because you are not feeling strong or healthy: · After the operation, I was told to take things easy for a month or two.· Maybe we should just go home and take it easy tonight.
spoken to spend time resting or doing something enjoyable which does not need much effort: · We chilled out in front of the TV with a couple of beers.· Yeah, my family left a few minutes ago, so I'm just chilling for a while.
a period when you rest a period of time when you do not have to do anything tiring or active, and you can relax or sleep: · By the fourth day, we were all in need of a rest.get some/enough etc rest: · He eats a lot of junk food, and he doesn't get enough rest.a good rest (=one that makes you feel completely relaxed): · Make sure you have a good rest this weekend.
a short time when you stop what you are doing so that you can rest or eat: · OK, let's run through it again straight after the break.take/have a break from something: · She's had a two-year break from competitive running, but now she's staging a comeback.break in: · I spoke to him briefly during a break in rehearsals.without a break (=not stopping to rest or eat): · Harry had worked for eight hours without a break.coffee/tea/lunch break: · I'll phone you in my lunch break.
British /recess American a time between classes when the children in a school can go outside and play, in order to rest from studying and learning: · The children played kickball during recess.· Come and see me at break, Tom.
activities that you do to help you rest and stop thinking or worrying about your work, study etc: · You should find time for some relaxation every day· relaxation techniques, such as meditation· What do you do for relaxation?
helping you to rest or relax quiet and calm in a way that helps you rest and feel relaxed: · Our three-day stop at lake Navasha was restful and picturesque.· restful music
relaxing activities or places help you to rest because they make you feel more comfortable and less worried about your work, study etc: · I go to my brother's house in the country at weekends. It's so calm and relaxing there.· At the club you can choose between a relaxing bath and a massage.· We can help you find relaxing beaches where you will discover the real Mexico.
when someone has the right or responsibility to decide especially spoken if you say it's up to someone, you mean that that person should make the decision about something, and no one else: · "Where would you like to go this evening?" "It's up to you - it's your birthday."it is up to somebody what/when/whether etc: · It's up to them what they do with their money.it is entirely up to somebody: · I think you should take the job, but of course it's entirely up to you.
formal use this when only one person or group has the right or authority to make a decision about something important: · We cannot say if he's guilty or not. That is for the court to decide.it is for somebody to decide what/whether/when etc: · It's for you to decide whether you go to university or not - not your parents.
if the ball is in your court , it is your turn to make a decision and other people are waiting for that decision: · I've told you what I think of your idea -- the ball's in your court now.· The terrorists had made their demands clear and the ball was in the government's court.
if a decision rests with someone, they have the authority to decide what should be done: · The committee has made certain recommendations, but the final decision rests with the President.· Responsibility for any military operation always rested with the commander.
to put something in a sloping position to put something in a sloping position so that it is against a wall or other surface and is supported by it: · She leaned the ladder against the house and climbed up to the window.lean something (up) against something: · Soldiers leaned their M-16 rifles up against their tables as they ate.
to put something against a surface so that it is supported by it: rest something on/against something: · She slid down in her chair and rested her head on the back of the seat.· Resting his spade against the wall, he went to help Michael light the fire.
to lean something in an almost upright position against something such as a wall: stand something against/in etc: · Maggie stood her bicycle against the wall of the shed.· Just stand it in the corner, so it doesn't fall.
to lean something against a wall or other surface, especially quickly and for a short time: prop something against something: · He propped his bicycle against the fence and ran inside.stand/lie propped against something: · An old guitar lay propped against a wall.
to use something to support yourself to support your body or part of your body by putting it on or against a surface such as a wall or a table: lean against: · Joe was leaning against the school wall, smoking a cigarette.lean on: · She leaned on the railings and looked out at the sea.lean your head/arms/elbows etc on: · It's sometimes considered bad manners to lean your elbows on the table when you're eating.lean back on/against something: · I leaned back on the pillows and closed my eyes.
to support your body or part of your body by putting it lightly on or against something: rest on: · Her head rested gently on his shoulder.· John rested his head on the back of the car-seat.rest against: · I rested against a wall for a minute in order to tie up my shoe laces.
to help yourself stand or sit straight by supporting your body against something, especially when you are ill or injured: · The soldier tried to prop himself up again using his crutches.prop yourself up against/on: · I propped myself up against a wall and took a deep breath.
to prevent yourself from falling by using a stick or by holding onto someone or something, especially because you are injured or weak: · They walked out together, the old man supporting himself with his stick.· Jessica managed to support herself by putting her arm around Gary's neck.
if you use something such as a stick or another person for support , you use it or hold onto them in order to prevent yourself from falling: · As he fell over he grabbed at the table for support.· She moved towards Andrew, seeking his arm for support.· He's able to walk around on his own now, although he has to use a cane for support.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY You need a good rest.
(=the place where someone is buried)
(=often written on a grave)
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· Our plans were based on the assumption that everyone would be willing to help.
· Once the students have done their exams they deserve a break.
You need a good rest. (=stop discussing or worrying about something)· I was too curious to let the matter drop.
(=a place where someone or something stays or is buried)· This tomb is the last resting place of the Davison family.
· How will this affect Britain and the rest of the world?
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· No side can rest easy with such a slender lead.· Wall Street and the bond markets can rest easy.
· Your hands will now be resting lightly over your ribs. 3.· Those hands, she thought, one resting lightly on her thigh while the other cleaned the wound.· He could just see Hasan, sitting, as usual, quite still, his hands resting lightly on the desk in front of him.· They scrambled from the police car and headed down a narrow alleyway, their hands resting lightly on their sheathed batons.· Her hands, white to the knuckle-bone, rested lightly on his shoulders.· Tuan Ti Fo stood there for some time, staring at the door, the wicker basket resting lightly in his hand.· Their hands were resting lightly on the wizard's shoulders.
· The responsibility for that now rests with Parliament and is to be discharged ... in two ways.· And in his dream, the angel returned and told Johnny Appleseed that his work was completed and he could now rest.· The challenge now rests with local authorities in partnership with others.· Since the world economy now rests more on brains than on brawn, intellectual property protection is crucial to honest trade.· Jimmy went back to his conversation with the tattooed man, his thumb now resting casually in Sean's belt loop.· Surrey's requirements now rested with Stewart and Graham Thorpe, who quickly carted Croft straight for six.· The destiny of the NatWest Cup now rests on today's match between North and South.
· But Friedman argued that matters do not rest there.· Thirty-five administration critics would not permit the matter to rest there.· All this is desirable and, indeed, essential; but higher education can not rest there.· Strangers rested there while children tried on their shoes.· Evidently, the stock market believes that matters will not rest there and Pearl's share price raced up 87p to 639p.· She had climbed the seventy-nine steps to the top of the tower and rested there beside the cupola.· The dead man's father says he won't let it rest there and he's planning to take legal advice.· Again, though, higher education can not rest there.
NOUN· You rest your cramped arms for a moment and push again.· When her wooer turned from her she rested her arms against the mantel-shelf and bowed her face in her hands.· It may be a delirious hope, but you force yourself to rest your arms on your chest, crossed and pulsing.· With straps holding the patient against the bed, the patient stood on the footboard and rested her arms on a tabletop.· When the man had gone he rested his folded arms on the table.· Many experts recommend that computer users rest their hands and arms from time to time to avoid muscle injuries.· Nowadays, though, top sailors use the harnesses to rest their weary arms on long races.· Now he had to stop and rest his arms every ten feet.
· The majority of the procedures themselves and of the theoretical results describing their properties rest on certain assumptions.· The strategic order among the major nuclear powers is fragile, however, because it rests heavily on the assumption of nonuse.· Political theory rests on the assumption that these activities are central to the functioning of a democratic society.· However, such schemes rest on the assumption that the small businessman already has an idea he wishes to develop.· But when the proof comes it also turns out to rest on the assumption that it is already true.
· Sailing inside the Boom By crouching down, you can rise up inside the boom and rest your back on it.· He regularly takes days off to rest his back....· He now pulled up a chair and, turning it about, sat on it, his elbows resting on the back.· She sat silent, her head still propped by the arm that rested on the back of the sofa.· Stephen lay flat, gazing out at the patterns of sunlight, his chin resting on the backs of his hands.· Its ears rested flat back and the long dark lashes interlocked over closed eyes.· Carol sat up, resting her back against the padded headboard.· Millie was standing at the table with her hands resting on the back of a chair, looking down at the tablecloth.
· Well I rest my case on that one.· Defense attorneys rested their case last week after calling just one witness.· Should anyone remain unconvinced, I rest my case on the Leaning Tower of Pisa syndrome.· I rest my case on what I did.· It rested its case on Dec. 17, 1991.· When Jacobs rested his case May 21, he had paraded 66 witnesses before jurors over the course of 20 days.· I imagine when he rests his case, he will so state in plain terms.
· He flexed his narrow shoulders and placed his elbows on the desk, steepled fingers resting against his chin.· He put his elbows on his knees and rested his chin on his fists.· She rested her chin on her knees, preparing herself for the long wait.· She leant her elbows on the table, clasped her hands lightly and rested her chin on them.· Paige drew her knees up inside the bag, resting her chin on them.
· Lee lifted herself a little towards her goddess and rested herself on one elbow, looking up like a child, expectant.· Alvin had strained up to stare around him, resting on his pudgy elbows as if to survey the world.· Stephen took a chair beside the stove and rested his elbow on the long flue that ran across to the wall.· She crossed her ankles and leaned back, resting on one elbow and facing the door.
· So naturally, coming to his final resting place is something of a pilgrimage for me.
· Her feet were resting on a small, aluminium step-ladder.· Buddie was sitting on a hard chair with one foot resting on an upturned petrol-tin.· There was sagging wire beneath the frame, a drip of water plunged sporadically into the space where his feet would rest.· His feet were resting comfortably on the ship's control panel.· He knelt alongside at her feet, his elbow resting on her thigh.· A horse dozes on its feet, resting one hip and showing a minimum of tail.· This will cause both feet to rest on the windward rail, making it difficult to keep the board level.
· Have your hands gently resting either side of your navel.· Sit with your hands politely resting on your thighs.· Her arm tightened around him, her other hand resting loosely on the shoulders of another singer.· His right hand rested on his knee; the discolored palm opened and closed as he stretched his corpse-white fingers.· He pressed up close, his hand resting on the slope of her thigh.· The girl harpists' skeleton hands were still resting on the harp strings-or where the harp strings once had been.· Next to him, on one side, Katherine, her hand resting in his.· Sherman stood with one hand resting on the door, wondering if he dared leave it here.
· She leaned back, her head resting against a red and blue carpet hanging on the wall.· My head was resting against his chest and I felt his heart beating against my eye and cheek.· Her feet still hurt and she felt the tingle of cramp in her right arm where Jane's head rested heavily.· My head, resting on the tile, was only a few inches from the phone.· I had been sitting uncomfortably with my head resting against the door of the car.· His head rests carelessly on the slumbering body of the unknown sarariiman beside him.· She shook her head, resting it against the wood, as her hands stilled.· She bowed her head, resting her forehead against the fence.
· He is resting on his knees and appears calm.· Iain Morrison continued to rest his knee injury, though Ian Corcoran was restored after his ankle strain.· Li Shai Tung sat there, his feet spread, the cane resting against one knee.· She had pulled her legs up, her chin resting on her knees.· Tweed checked the small notebook he rested on his knee.· His elbows rest on his knees.
· That is the only time when you can rest on your laurels.· Motorola has long been a leader in that as well, and it has never stopped to rest on its laurels.· But this generous accolade does not mean that we are resting on our laurels.· The religious authorities, who were very active during the nationalist struggle, rested on their laurels after independence.· But there is no room for resting on our laurels.· This evolution of Diamond Rio signals that the group is not ready to rest on its laurels -- at least not voluntarily.· You can never rest on your laurels.· Little time was granted to Lee and his men for resting on their laurels.
· She sat at her desk, crossed her shapely legs, rested her hands in her lap and listened.· But, as I watch, even those last legs come to rest.· In the kitchen Mario sat with one leg stiffly in front of him resting on a chair.
· But Friedman argued that matters do not rest there.· But this is a matter of policy that rests entirely with the Congress not with the courts.· The matter would not rest here.· Thirty-five administration critics would not permit the matter to rest there.· I was going to knock for I was still intrigued by him but Benjamin called me so I let the matter rest.· Any decision about disciplinary matters should rest elsewhere.· Evidently, the stock market believes that matters will not rest there and Pearl's share price raced up 87p to 639p.· The matter now rests with our local medical committee.
· But resting in peace is not always easy.· They need to find the killers of Peter and Gwenda so they can rest in peace.· For Tony, that he may rest in peace, and for his family for their strengthening and peace.· Ashamed of your old man, want the whole gruesome mess to rest in peace?· So much for the residents being allowed to rest in peace.· But the pensioners won't let him rest in peace.· This he would find touching beyond anything: Sien brought to rest, at peace in a thrilling silence.· He was buried in Auchinleck kirkyard but, even in death, he was not allowed to rest in peace.
· The responsibility for that now rests with Parliament and is to be discharged ... in two ways.· The final responsibility rested with the president, the brothers wrote.· The responsibility for doing this rests with the department managers.· Ultimately, this responsibility must rest with the electorate, but they do not always receive the information necessary to make judgements.· The man who designed the changes in 1993 says the responsibility rests not only with Government, but with all of us.· Given the prevailing views about where responsibility for curricula rested, these findings are not perhaps totally unpredictable.
· Richards will have to rest the shoulder for at least four months following the operation to tighten up ligaments.· Her arm tightened around him, her other hand resting loosely on the shoulders of another singer.· Suddenly, the barrel shook as a heavy man sat down and rested his shoulders against it.· Solveig slept softly, her legs drawn up in front of her body, her face resting against his shoulder.· They walked slowly and clumsily, her head resting on his shoulder.· He fastened the beads round his neck, arranging the knife so that it rested hidden between his shoulder blades.· His chin was resting on his shoulder and his face was in profile to her.
VERB· She was given a clean theatre gown and was then allowed to rest until the theatre porter arrived to collect her.· Wrap in plastic and allow to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.· They will alleviate the pain and allow her to rest.· Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 30 minutes.· She was upset because I had not been allowed to rest on the drive.· So much for the residents being allowed to rest in peace.· He was buried in Auchinleck kirkyard but, even in death, he was not allowed to rest in peace.· She was shocked and upset and what she needed most was to be allowed to rest, alone.
· The glass moved more smoothly, more quickly, then came to rest at the figure zero.· Meanwhile, we spun out and came to rest with the car still running.· He rolled a couple of yards downhill and came to rest in a dwarf willow bush.· Finally the raft came to rest, sitting just below the tideline.· She woke slowly from a vague dream as an errant breeze drifted over her face, coming to rest on her mouth.· But the shield held, long enough for the glowing meteor to come to rest.· His eyes had come to rest less on the table and more on her.· Flop flop flop, until it came to rest near my feet.
· Some ghosts are being laid to rest.· He was laid to rest in a grave at his settlement on the riverbank and a shrine was raised in his honour.· Then she lay down to rest in the lounge, surrounded by other women who even here never stopped talking.· The initial findings lay to rest a few canards.· He was laid to rest in Chingford Cemetery in a public grave.· Indeed, Darwin, an evolutionist to the end, was laid to rest in the hallowed ground of Westminster Abbey.· Without proof I should really lay the idea to rest.· We exploited the economics of small scale and laid to rest the diseconomies of large scale.
· Then let it rest for twenty to thirty minutes.· Encourage him to socialize with family and friends. Let him rest if he becomes tired or frustrated.· You've got to find your own way. Let me rest.· And I won't let it rest.· I told him you would not let things rest and would look for me.· After fifteen years he was still pursuing his feud against his master-mason, unwilling to let even his bones rest.· I was going to knock for I was still intrigued by him but Benjamin called me so I let the matter rest.· It was better to let him rest.
· Then she lay down to rest in the lounge, surrounded by other women who even here never stopped talking.· The initial findings lay to rest a few canards.· She took the pills and lay down to rest with her eyes closed.· They saw a deer lying down, resting.· At nightfall she was tired and lay down to rest.· Before lying down to rest, he went to visit some of the men.
· He needed to rest and think, and then to plan.· A player will recover somewhat between matches, but an injured player might need to be rested for longer.· They needed to rest, they said, but showed no signs of doing so.· You need to rest for a few days, but you should be all right soon enough.· To do so, he will need to rest up a little, for an old body is a less willing one.· However, the player needs to rest periodically.· However, he is likely to need to rest at frequent intervals.· Although Sigarup's so thin now, it was a difficult weight to carry and we needed to rest a lot.
· The exhibition put to rest some of the myths surrounding impressionist paintings.· This, then, is an issue we should put to rest.· The old Five Nations competition, an unofficial series of matches was put to rest on Saturday.· Morales also vowed to soon put to rest questions about a federal government scholarship received by his wife.· But most of your worries can be put to rest with a spoonful of Calpol.· I think this definitely puts it to rest.· It is time the myth of the kilted, bagpipe-playing ambassador is put to rest.· I put this thing to rest a long time ago.
· Alice was tired and sat down to rest some 300m below the summit while the two men walked on.· He sat and rested on his stool once he got back there.· Suddenly, the barrel shook as a heavy man sat down and rested his shoulders against it.· Slinging his mac over the back of a pew he sat down and rested his feet on the one in front.· He had just fired up and sat down to rest.· Little Billy found a comfortable place where two big branches came together and he sat down to rest.· Carol sat up, resting her back against the padded headboard.
· I had to stop and rest for a moment.· At the mouth of the Umpqua River, they stopped to rest.· He stopped neither to rest or eat until it was almost dark.· Motorola has long been a leader in that as well, and it has never stopped to rest on its laurels.· The magazines were heavy, and Bobbie stopped to rest on the way home.· He had sworn that he would not stop to rest going down the stairs.· She did not dare to stop or rest because immediately she was surrounded by offers of unreliable help.· Now he had to stop and rest his arms every ten feet.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► God rest his/her soul► God rest his/her soul► let something drop/rest/lie► more ... than the rest/the others/everything else put together► God rest his/her soul
- But I will not rest until I ensure that this never happens again to other young people.
- He will not rest until he has undone you altogether.
- Yes, sir, the vicious Canuck will not rest until the Republic is lying in its own blood and gore!
- In such a competitive market, the leading company can't afford to rest on its laurels.
- But there is no room for resting on our laurels.
- But this generous accolade does not mean that we are resting on our laurels.
- Little time was granted to Lee and his men for resting on their laurels.
- Motorola has long been a leader in that as well, and it has never stopped to rest on its laurels.
- That is the only time when you can rest on your laurels.
- The religious authorities, who were very active during the nationalist struggle, rested on their laurels after independence.
- This evolution of Diamond Rio signals that the group is not ready to rest on its laurels -- at least not voluntarily.
- You can never rest on your laurels.
- And was his name mentioned anywhere this week following Dublin's defeat? I rest my case.
- Industry and nature in harmony? I rest my case.
- It is a proven fact, however, that prolonged high altitude reduces intelligence. I rest my case.
- Now how many carbons? I rest my case.
- Should anyone remain unconvinced, I rest my case on the Leaning Tower of Pisa syndrome.
- These others stand on something they said. I rest my case on what I did.
- Well I rest my case on that one.
- Craig Chalmers, however, can rest easy.
- He also seems to want to be the Nineties Coco Chanel, so street fashion bods can rest easy.
- He can rest easy on that matter.
- No side can rest easy with such a slender lead.
- Some local retailer would rest easy in his bed that night.
- Surely, the letter said with a surprising burst of bitterness, Eileen Ryan would rest easy in her grave at last.
- Wall Street and the bond markets can rest easy.
- When I have a shoal of feeding bream in the swim I can not rest easy.
- Fit in periods away from people, giving yourself the opportunity to renew your energy and rest your eyes.
- He rested his eyes on her, very conscious of the smooth skin and her flowery perfume.
- I took off my shoes and rested my feet on her thighs as she massaged them.
- In fact I was having trouble finding a place to rest my eyes.
- Should children with defective vision be resting their eyes?
- Slinging his mac over the back of a pew he sat down and rested his feet on the one in front.
- However, she can rest assured that we will not let the matter rest.
- I was going to knock for I was still intrigued by him but Benjamin called me so I let the matter rest.
- In her opinion anybody with any sense would let the matter rest there.
- Innocent maintained that Philip should have gone to Rome for absolution but for the moment he let the matter rest.
- Its opponents, however, were unlikely to let the matter rest where it stood in September 1932.
- She simply refused to let the matter rest where it.was.
- Lasorda can rest assured that his place in baseball history is secure.
- And rest assured there will be times when there is simply no humor to be found.
- And of course you can rest assured the product contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
- I can tell my grandsons they can rest assured that this is not Bosnia.
- If that sounds at all complicated, rest assured you do get full instructions and diagrams.
- Please rest assured that nothing will get beyond the earliest stages of preparation without full consultation taking place.
- Think more positively and rest assured, the sky will be doing the same, too!
- This may sound complicated, but rest assured, that it is simplicity itself.
- Whoever wins the title, rest assured of one thing: The national champion would lose the next day.
- Craig Chalmers, however, can rest easy.
- He also seems to want to be the Nineties Coco Chanel, so street fashion bods can rest easy.
- He can rest easy on that matter.
- No side can rest easy with such a slender lead.
- Some local retailer would rest easy in his bed that night.
- Surely, the letter said with a surprising burst of bitterness, Eileen Ryan would rest easy in her grave at last.
- The sun was up, the dark clouds disappeared and for a moment she breathed easy.
- Wall Street and the bond markets can rest easy.
- But then he started scribbling away at A Year in Provence and the rest is history.
- Dependence was imposed and the rest is history and green beans, cotton tee-shirts, patronage, and serfdom.
- He was initially hired by the Oxford Mail, then began to concentrate on sport, and the rest is history.
- Manufacturers responded by building cheaper modem hardware, and the rest is history.
- She noticed that he had a cute bum - and the rest is history.
- Then, when he was 17, he picked up a basketball, and the rest is history.
- But there is no room for resting on our laurels.
- But this generous accolade does not mean that we are resting on our laurels.
- Little time was granted to Lee and his men for resting on their laurels.
- Motorola has long been a leader in that as well, and it has never stopped to rest on its laurels.
- That is the only time when you can rest on your laurels.
- The religious authorities, who were very active during the nationalist struggle, rested on their laurels after independence.
- This evolution of Diamond Rio signals that the group is not ready to rest on its laurels -- at least not voluntarily.
- You can never rest on your laurels.
- She was laid to rest next to her husband, who died in 1993.
- At nightfall she was tired and lay down to rest.
- Rather it attempted to lay the movement to rest.
- She took the pills and lay down to rest with her eyes closed.
- Then she lay down to rest in the lounge, surrounded by other women who even here never stopped talking.
- We can't even lay him to rest.
- Without proof I should really lay the idea to rest.
- Just to put your mind at ease, we will get a second opinion from a cardiac specialist.
- The doctor set my mind at rest by explaining exactly what effect the drug would have on me.
- But let me set your mind at rest.
- But she'd like to see him, to try and set her mind at rest.
- He's been very kind to me and Lily, as regards putting our minds at rest about Stella.
- He's unlikely to know how you feel, and until he does, he can't put your mind at rest.
- He must set their minds at rest about the Freddie affair, because they knew of Freddie.
- I wish I could put their minds at rest.
- It puts my mind at rest.
- Quite often, all that is required is a friendly chat to put your mind at rest.
- Ashamed of your old man, want the whole gruesome mess to rest in peace?
- But resting in peace is not always easy.
- But the pensioners won't let him rest in peace.
- For Tony, that he may rest in peace, and for his family for their strengthening and peace.
- He hopes to give relatives peace of mind while their loved ones rest in peace.
- He was buried in Auchinleck kirkyard but, even in death, he was not allowed to rest in peace.
- So much for the residents being allowed to rest in peace.
- They need to find the killers of Peter and Gwenda so they can rest in peace.
WORD FAMILYnounrestunrestrestlessnessadjectiverestlessrestedrestfuladverbrestlesslyrestfullyverbrest
1relax [intransitive] to stop working or doing an activity for a time and sit down or lie down to relax: If you’re tired, we’ll stop and rest for a while.2support something [intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] to support an object or part of your body by putting it on or against something, or to be supported in this wayrest (something) against/on something Rest your head on my shoulder. Brassard rested his elbows on the table and leaned forward. Their bikes were resting against the wall.3rest your feet/legs/eyes etc to stop using a part of your body because it is feeling sore or tired: I need to sit down and rest my legs.4let the matter rest (also let it rest) to stop discussing or dealing with something: The man apologized, but Aunt Matilda refused to let the matter rest.5rest assured (that) formal used to tell someone not to worry, because what you say about a situation is true: You may rest assured that it will be ready on time.6somebody will not rest until ... if you will not rest until something happens, you will not be satisfied until it happens: We will not rest until the murderer is found.7dead person [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] literary if a dead person rests somewhere, they are buried there: My mother rests beside my father in the family graveyard.somebody’s last/final resting place (=the place where someone is buried)rest in peace (=often written on a grave)8rest on your laurels to be satisfied with what you have done, so that you do not make any further effort9I rest my case spoken a)formal used by a lawyer when they have finished trying to prove something in a court of law b)used when something happens or is said which proves that you were right – used humorously10rest easy to relax and stop worrying: I can rest easy, knowing everything’s under control.THESAURUSrest to stop working or stop being active, and sit down or lie down so that you become less tired: · If you’re tired, we’ll stop and rest for a while.· The doctor told me to take some time off work and try to rest.take a rest (also have a rest especially British English) to stop what you are doing for a period of time so that you can relax: · Murray will now take a rest before the competition next month.· There was a TV in the hotel room, and sometimes I escaped up there to have a rest.· A spokesman said that the Senator needed to take a rest from the campaign activity.take a break (also have a break especially British English) to stop what you are doing for a short time, so that you can rest or do something else – often used about stopping a meeting, class etc for a short time: · Is it all right if we have a short break at about 10:30?· I spoke to the actor as he was taking a break from rehearsals.· Let’s take a break now for coffee.take it easy (also take things easy) to do things gently and with less effort than usual, in order to avoid becoming worried or tired, especially because you are not feeling strong or healthy: · After the operation, she decided to take things easy for a month or two.· I thought I’d take it easy tonight.put your feet up informal to rest for a short time after a tiring activity, especially by sitting with your feet resting on something: · Kate poured herself a drink and put her feet up.· When you’re pregnant and doing a full-time job, you must find time to put your feet up.chill/chill out informal to spend time relaxing and doing things that do not need a lot of effort – used by young people: · We chilled out in front of the TV with a couple of beers.· I like chilling with the guys and playing pool or watching movies.rest on/upon something phrasal verb1formal to depend on something: Success in management ultimately rests on good judgment.2formal to be based on a particular idea or set of facts: The case against my client rests entirely on circumstantial evidence.3if your eyes rest on something, you notice it and look at it: His eyes rested on a small figure in the distance.rest with somebody phrasal verb if a decision rests with someone, they are responsible for it: The final decision rests with the president.