at rest

• Frase que descreve um estado de repouso, imobilidade ou inatividade; usada literalmente para objetos físicos ou figurativamente para um período de calma ou inação.

A phrase describing a state of being still, motionless, or inactive; often used literally for physical objects or figuratively for a period of calm or inactivity.

1. Not moving or inactiveB1formal

   In a state of stillness, inactivity, or not in motion.

   Em repouso

   • The car was at rest at the traffic light.
   • The pendulum is at rest at its lowest point.
   • The particles are at rest in the solid state.

2. Calm or peacefulB2formal

   In a state of mental or emotional calm, free from worry or agitation.

   Em paz

   • After meditation, her mind was finally at rest.
   • He felt at rest after resolving the conflict.
   • The patient is now at rest and recovering well.

3. Dead (euphemism)B2formal

   A polite or gentle way to say that someone has died.

   Falecido

   • She is now at rest after a long illness.
   • May his soul be at rest.
   • The family laid him to rest in the old cemetery.