Pronunciation: /rɛst ɒn/
noun a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 My cat likes to rest on the windowsill.
A2 The decision will ultimately rest on the CEO's approval.
B1 The success of the project will rest on effective communication between team members.
B2 The outcome of the trial will rest on the evidence presented by the prosecution.
C1 The future of the company may rest on the outcome of this merger.
C2 The responsibility for the team's success ultimately rests on the shoulders of the team leader.
verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being
A1 The cat likes to rest on the windowsill.
A2 I found a comfortable spot to rest on during the hike.
B1 The success of the project will rest on your ability to meet deadlines.
B2 The outcome of the trial will ultimately rest on the evidence presented.
C1 The decision to invest in the company will rest on a thorough analysis of its financial health.
C2 The responsibility for the team's performance will rest on the shoulders of the manager.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 The book is resting on the table.
A2 Her hopes for success rest on her hard work and determination.
B1 The decision to move forward will rest on the outcome of the meeting.
B2 The success of the project rests on the collaboration of all team members.
C1 The future of the company rests on the CEO's strategic planning.
C2 The outcome of the trial rests on the testimony of the key witness.
formal The success of the project will ultimately rest on the team's ability to work together.
informal Whether we win the game or not will rest on how well we play in the second half.
slang Dude, our chances of getting a good grade really rest on how much the teacher likes us.
figurative Her hopes for a promotion now rest on the outcome of the upcoming presentation.
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