at rest

English

Pronunciation

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Prepositional phrase

(idiomatic) not moving; stationary
At rest, the car is impressive, but when it's moving, the sight is astounding.
In a state of inactivity or repose, either physical or mental
(euphemistic) dead

Translations

not moving

French: à l'arrêt (fr)

Maori: upa, rautahi

In a state of inactivity or repose, either physical or mental

French: au repos

Maori: rautahi

Anagrams

Satter, Strate, Treats, atters, ratest, stater, tarest, taster, taters, tetras, treats

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