resting
v. · adj. · n.-
1 relaxing or sleeping (v.) A2 Elementarytaking a break to get your energy back or sleeping.
the act of ceasing work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength.
ExampleThe doctor said he should be resting at home after his surgery.
ExampleAfter completing the marathon, she spent the remainder of the weekend resting her muscles and hydrating properly.
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2 not moving or active (adj.) B1 Intermediate Medicinestaying still and not doing anything at the moment.
being in a state of inactivity, sleep, or tranquility; often used to describe a baseline physical state.
ExampleYour resting heart rate is usually lower when you are calm.
ExampleThe technician measured the patient's resting metabolic rate to determine how many calories they burned while completely still.
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3 unemployed (actors) (adj.) C1 Advanced Humorous British English Informal Theatrea polite or funny way to say an actor does not have a job right now.
a euphemistic and often humorous term used specifically within the performing arts to describe an actor who is currently unemployed.
ExampleHe is a resting actor who currently works in a café while waiting for his next big role.
ExampleThe pub was full of resting actors discussing their recent failed auditions and the scarcity of television work this season.
UsageUsually placed before the noun 'actor' or used as a subject complement.
Teacher's tipThis is a classic British 'theatrical' euphemism; using it for other professions like 'a resting plumber' would be seen as a joke.
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- booked
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4 a place of peace (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Literary Formala place where someone is buried or where they find final peace.
a state or place of final repose, typically used in the phrase 'resting place' to refer to a grave.
ExampleThe old churchyard was a quiet resting place for the village ancestors.
ExampleThe explorers finally discovered the ancient king's final resting place deep within the hidden valley.
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