resting
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈɹɛstɪŋ// rest·ing
v. to stop working or being active so you can get your energy back. You do this when you are tired or have been busy.
v. to cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength. Intransitive in its primary sense, though it can take an object when meaning to place something in a supported position.
I am resting on the sofa after a long day.
The doctor told her she needs to spend the weekend resting to recover from the flu.
After three days of intense hiking through the valley, the group spent the afternoon resting by the stream, allowing their muscles to recover before the final ascent.
re- + sting
Usage
Intransitive when referring to relaxation; transitive when meaning to lean or place an object on a support.