rest

something left after other parts have been taken away

“there was no remainder”

“he threw away the rest”

“he took what he wanted and I got the balance”

freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

“took his repose by the swimming pool”

a pause for relaxation

“people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests”

a state of inaction

“a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon”

euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

“she was laid to rest beside her husband”

“they had to put their family pet to sleep”

a support on which things can be put

“the gun was steadied on a special rest”

not move; be in a resting position

“Sam and Sue rest”

take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

“Sam and Sue rest”

give a rest to

“He rested his bad leg”

“Rest the dogs for a moment”

have a place in relation to something else

“The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West”

“The responsibility rests with the Allies”

be at rest

“Sam and Sue rest”

stay the same; remain in a certain state

“The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it”

“rest assured”

“stay alone”

“He remained unmoved by her tears”