Background for resting

resting

/ˈɹɛstɪŋ/

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verb

To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.

Examples :

"After a long hike, the dog was resting in the shade. "

action physiology being condition

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verb

To come to a pause or an end; end.

Examples :

"The case is resting now; the jury will deliver their verdict tomorrow. "

action physiology

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To be free from that which harasses or disturbs; be quiet or still; be undisturbed.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, the tired dog was finally resting peacefully in its bed, undisturbed by the children. "

physiology mind body action

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verb

To be or to put into a state of rest.

Examples :

"I shall not rest until I have uncovered the truth."

physiology body action

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verb

To stay, remain, be situated.

Examples :

"The blame seems to rest with your father."

position place condition

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verb

To lean, lie, or lay.

Examples :

"A column rests on its pedestal."

action position

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To complete one's active advocacy in a trial or other proceeding, and thus to wait for the outcome (however, one is still generally available to answer questions, etc.)

Examples :

"I rest my case."

law state government action

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To sleep; slumber.

Examples :

"The baby is resting in her crib. "

physiology body action

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To lie dormant.

Examples :

"The computer was resting in sleep mode, waiting for someone to wake it up. "

physiology body action

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verb

To sleep the final sleep; sleep in death; die; be dead.

Examples :

"After a long illness, my grandfather is finally resting peacefully. "

body soul being human religion

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To rely or depend on.

Examples :

"The decision rests on getting a bank loan."

business finance

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To be satisfied; to acquiesce.

Examples :

"After a long debate, the committee, not completely agreeing but exhausted, was resting in the decision to postpone the project. "

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verb

Examples :

"The book is resting on the table. "

action physiology body

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verb

Examples :

"The police are resting their investigation until they find more evidence. "

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noun

The action of rest

Examples :

"The doctor recommended complete resting of my injured ankle for at least a week. "

action physiology

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noun

A place where one can rest; a resting-place.

Examples :

"The park bench provided a welcome resting after our long walk. "

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noun

A pause; a break; an interlude.

Examples :

"After a long morning of gardening, a short resting under the shade tree was very welcome. "

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adjective

That rests; that is not in action or in the process of growth.

Examples :

"The resting flowers in the vase were no longer blooming. "

physiology biology

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adjective

Unemployed; out of work.

Examples :

"Since the factory closed, my father has been resting. "

job business economy

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adjective

Remaining; stationary.

Examples :

"The resting hand on the table remained still, not moving at all. "

position condition