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resting

[ res-ting ]

adjective

  1. that rests; rest; not active.
  2. Botany. dormant: applied especially to spores or seeds that germinate after a period of dormancy.


resting

/ ˈ°ùÉ›²õ³Ùɪŋ /

adjective

  1. not moving or working; at rest
  2. euphemistic.
    (of an actor) out of work
  3. (esp of plant spores) undergoing a period of dormancy before germination
  4. (of cells) not undergoing mitosis
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³Ü²Ô·°ù±ð²õ³Ùi²Ô²µ adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of resting1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; rest 1, -ing 2
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But to Donald’s credit, Booker had to stand up for 25 hours straight, without a bathroom break, without eating, without resting and had to hold the floor of the U.S.

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I have to admit I found myself wondering why I wasn't just playing on my PC with mouse controls and a comfortable resting position.

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On Tuesday, she said on Facebook, “Thank you for all the love and support you’ve given us this week. Bobby is terminally ill and resting comfortably. Only well wishes are accepted please.â€

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The wreck left the vehicles mangled in the road with one resting slightly on top of a boulder with its rear and passenger side crumpled.

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"We said before the game we thought he made a mistake resting some players, but when they go through you have got to give them credit."

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