REST — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
rest
Freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility).
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- Took his repose by the swimming pool.
A support on which things can be put.
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- The gun was steadied on a special rest.
A musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration.
Something left after other parts have been taken away.
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- There was no remainder.
- He threw away the rest.
- He took what he wanted and I got the balance.
Euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb).
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- She was laid to rest beside her husband.
- They had to put their family pet to sleep.
A state of inaction.
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- A body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon.
A pause for relaxation.
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- People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests.
Be at rest.
Stay the same; remain in a certain state.
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- The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it.
- Rest assured.
- Stay alone.
- He remained unmoved by her tears.
- The bad weather continued for another week.
Take a short break from one's activities in order to relax.
Give a rest to.
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- He rested his bad leg.
- Rest the dogs for a moment.
Rest on or as if on a pillow.
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- Pillow your head.
Sit, as on a branch.
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- The birds perched high in the treee.
Not move; be in a resting position.
Put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying.
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- Rest your head on my shoulder.
Be inactive, refrain from acting.
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- The committee is resting over the summer.
Be inherent or innate in.
Have a place in relation to something else.
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- The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West.
- The responsibility rests with the Allies.
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