rest on

• Verbo compuesto que significa depender de algo, basarse en algo o confiar en algo; también se usa en sentido físico para indicar que algo se apoya o descansa sobre otra cosa.

A phrasal verb meaning to depend on, rely upon, or be based on something; also used literally to mean to be supported by something.

incontable · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparable

1. Depend or rely onformal

   To be based on or rely upon something as a foundation or support.

   Descansar sobre / basarse en

   • The success of the project rests on the team's cooperation.
   • His argument rests on a flawed assumption.
   • The entire theory rests on this single piece of evidence.

   Sinónimoscount ondepend onhang onhinge onlean onrely onturn on

2. Be placed or supported byformal

   To be physically supported by something; to lie on top of something.

   descansar sobre

   • The statue rests on a marble pedestal.
   • Her head rested on a soft pillow.
   • The roof rests on strong wooden beams.

   Sinónimosrepose on

Verbo baserest