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Dictionary definition: rest
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- The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
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rest
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v. [
intr.
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1.
cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength:
he needed to rest after the feverish activity
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I'm going to
rest up
before traveling to England.
∎
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tr.
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allow to be inactive in order to regain strength, health, or energy:
her friend read to her while she rested her eyes.
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tr.
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leave (a player) out of a team temporarily:
both men were rested for the final game.
∎
(of a dead person or body) lie buried:
the king's body rested in his tomb.
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(of a problem or subject) be left without further investigation, discussion, or ...