rest / repose
verb/ʁɨpoˈzaɾ/medium
re·pou·sar
Definition
To rest, to be in a state of inactivity or relaxation to recover strength.
The patient needs to rest for a full recovery.
She rested her head on the pillow.
Common collocations
to rest one's headto rest one's eyesto rest on the sofato let rest
Idiomatic expressions
- To rest in peace. (funerary epithet)
Etymology
Do latim 'repausāre', de 're-' (de novo) e 'pausāre' (parar, fazer uma pausa).