Read the dictionary definition of rest. All definitions for this word.
1. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
1. took his repose by the swimming pool
2. a support on which things can be put
1. the gun was steadied on a special rest
3. a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
4. something left after other parts have been taken away
1. there was no remainder
2. he threw away the rest
3. he took what he wanted and I got the balance
5. euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
1. she was laid to rest beside her husband
2. they had to put their family pet to sleep
6. a state of inaction
1. a body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon
7. a pause for relaxation
1. people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
8. be at rest
9. stay the same; remain in a certain state
1. The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it
2. rest assured
3. stay alone
4. He remained unmoved by her tears
5. The bad weather continued for another week
10. take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
11. give a rest to
1. He rested his bad leg
2. Rest the dogs for a moment
12. rest on or as if on a pillow
1. pillow your head
13. sit, as on a branch
1. The birds perched high in the tree
14. not move; be in a resting position
15. put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying
1. Rest your head on my shoulder
16. be inactive, refrain from acting
1. The committee is resting over the summer
17. be inherent or innate in
18. have a place in relation to something else
1. The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
2. The responsibility rests with the Allies