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resting

UK
/ˈrɛstɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɛstɪŋ/
resting on
resting up

Translations

restingnoun
restings
pl
After a long day of hiking, the group enjoyed some resting by the campfire.
Après une longue journée de randonnée, le groupe a apprécié un moment de repos près du feu de camp.
Synonyms
time off
pause
intermission
recess
respite
break
relaxation
repose
restinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈrɛstɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɛstɪŋ/
au reposSe dit d’un être vivant ou d’une partie du corps qui n’est pas en activité.
The resting cat lay peacefully on the windowsill, soaking up the afternoon sun.
Le chat au repos était allongé paisiblement sur le rebord de la fenêtre, profitant du soleil de l’après-midi.
Additional translations
en sommeilSe dit d’un volcan, d’un projet ou d’un phénomène momentanément inactif.
Synonyms
reclining
inactive
relaxed
idle
dormant
restverb

resting

Gerund

rested
Past Simple
rested
Past Participle
resting
Gerund
UK
/rɛst/
US
/rɛst/
dépendre de
The success of the project rests on the team's ability to work together.
Le succès du projet dépend de la capacité de l’équipe à travailler ensemble.
resterAu sens de demeurer dans un état donné.
The decision rests with the board of directors.
La décision reste entre les mains du conseil d’administration.
se reposer
After a long day of hiking, we decided to rest by the lake.
Après une longue journée de randonnée, nous avons décidé de nous reposer au bord du lac.
reposerPour un objet placé sur un support ou restant dans une position donnée.
The book rests on the shelf.
Le livre repose sur l’étagère.
Additional translations
cloreSens juridique.
Synonyms
slumber
respite
unwind
take a break
recline
pause
repose
relax
Antonyms
labor
exert
work

Definitions

restingnoun
The act or state of being at rest; a period of inactivity or repose.
After a long day of hiking, the group enjoyed some resting by the campfire.
restinggerund / present participle
In a state of repose or inactivity; not active or moving.
The resting cat lay peacefully on the windowsill, soaking up the afternoon sun.
Pertaining to a phase in which something is not currently active or developing.
The resting volcano has not erupted in over a century, but scientists continue to monitor it closely.
Occurring while the body or a part is at rest rather than in motion or active.
A lower resting heart rate is often a sign of good cardiovascular fitness.
restverb
To cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.
After a long day of hiking, we decided to rest by the lake.
To be placed or supported so as to stay in a specified position.
The book rests on the shelf.
To remain or be left in a specified condition.
The decision rests with the board of directors.
To depend or rely on.
The success of the project rests on the team's ability to work together.
To place or lay something so that it is supported by something else.
He rested the ladder against the wall before climbing up.
(law) To conclude the presentation of evidence in a legal case, thereby indicating that no further evidence or argument will be offered.
After two days of testimony, the prosecution rested its case.
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