rest

Sense 1 noun

something left after other parts have been taken away

there was no remainder

Sense 2 verb

not move; be in a resting position

Sense 3 noun

freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

took his repose by the swimming pool

Sense 4 verb

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

Sense 5 noun

a pause for relaxation

people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests

Sense 6 verb

give a rest to

He rested his bad leg

Sense 7 noun

a state of inaction

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

Sense 8 verb

have a place in relation to something else

The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West

Sense 9 noun

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

she was laid to rest beside her husband

Sense 10 verb

be at rest

Sense 11 noun

a support on which things can be put

the gun was steadied on a special rest

Sense 12 verb

stay the same; remain in a certain state

The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it

Sense 13 noun

a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

Sense 14 verb

be inherent or innate in;

Sense 15 verb

put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying

Rest your head on my shoulder

Sense 16 verb

sit, as on a branch

The birds perched high in the tree

Sense 17 verb

rest on or as if on a pillow

pillow your head

Sense 18 verb

be inactive, refrain from acting

The committee is resting over the summer