rest (EN)

noun, verb

noun “rest”

1. a period of stopping work or activity to relax or recover strength
   Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.

   After a long day of hiking, they settled into their tent for some well-deserved rest.
2. a feeling or situation without stress, disturbance, or worry
   After a long week at work, she found rest in the quiet of the countryside.
3. the condition of being still, not moving
   After falling from his hands, the ball came to rest further down the street.
4. what is left over or remaining
   After dividing the inheritance among the siblings, the rest of the estate was donated to charity.
5. an item designed to hold or support something
   After playing the violin for an hour, he carefully placed it on the padded rest to avoid any scratches.
6. a specified duration of silence in a musical composition
   In the sheet music, the composer indicated a half rest, signaling the musicians to be silent for two beats.

verb “rest”

1. to cease work or movement to recuperate or be idle
   After running the marathon, she rested on the grass to catch her breath.
2. to place something on something else for support
   He rested the ladder against the wall before climbing up to clean the gutters.
3. to continue to be in a certain state
   Rest assured that we will not take the issue lightly.
4. to be located or stay in a place
   The old castle rests atop the hill, overlooking the village.
5. to conclude one's presentation of evidence and arguments in a legal case
   After presenting all the evidence and calling the final witness, the prosecution rested its case, leaving the verdict in the hands of the jury.
6. to depend on
   Our hopes for a successful event rest upon the weather being clear and sunny.