REST
1 —verb. 1 cease from exertion, action, etc. 2 be still or asleep, esp. To refresh oneself or recover strength. 3 give relief or repose to; allow to rest. 4 (foll. By on, upon, against) lie on; be supported by. 5 (foll. By on, upon) depend or be based on. 6 (foll. By on, upon) (of a look) alight or be steadily directed on. 7 (foll. By on, upon) place for support or foundation on. 8 (of a problem or subject) be left without further investigation or discussion (let the matter rest). 9 a lie in death. B (foll. By in) lie buried in (a churchyard etc.). 10 (as rested adj.) Refreshed by resting. —none. 1 repose or sleep. 2 cessation of exertion, activity, etc. 3 period of resting. 4 support for holding or steadying something. 5 mus. A interval of silence. B sign denoting this. ? at rest not moving; not agitated or troubled; dead. Be resting euphem. (of an actor) be out of work. Rest one`s case conclude one`s argument etc. Rest on one`s laurels not seek further success. Rest on one`s oars relax one`s efforts. Set at rest settle or relieve (a question, a person`s mind, etc.). [old english]