rest

Dictionary definition · rest

something left after other parts have been taken away"there was no remainder"
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"
a support on which things can be put"the gun was steadied on a special rest"

not move; be in a resting position
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
give a rest to"He rested his bad leg"
have a place in relation to something else"The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West"
be at rest
stay the same; remain in a certain state"The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).