at rest

English

Pronunciation

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Prepositional phrase

at rest

1. (idiomatic) Not moving; stationary.

   The yatch lies at rest in the marina.

   At rest, the car is impressive, but when it's moving, the sight is astounding.

2. In a state of inactivity or repose, either physical or mental.
3. (euphemistic) Dead.

Antonyms

• in motion

Translations

not moving

• French: à l’arrêt (fr)
• Maori: upa, rautahi

In a state of inactivity or repose, either physical or mental

• French: au repos
• Maori: rautahi

Anagrams

• Rattes, Satter, Strate, Treats, atters, ratest, rattes, stater, tarest, taster, taters, tetras, treats