Rest on
verb
To rely or depend on something or someone.
His success rests on his hard work and dedication.
Often appears as...
- rests on decision
- rests on contribution
verb
To physically support or have the weight of something.
The book is resting on the table.
Often appears as...
- rests on table
- rests on ground
verb
To be based on or founded upon something.
Their argument rests on the assumption that technology will improve.
Often appears as...
- rests on assumption
- rests on premise
verb
To take a break or pause, often supported by something.
He decided to rest on the couch after a long day of work.
Often appears as...
- rests on couch
- rests on bed
verb
To rely or depend on something or someone.
His success rests on his hard work and dedication.
Often appears as...
- rests on decision
- rests on contribution
verb
To physically support or have the weight of something.
The book is resting on the table.
Often appears as...
- rests on table
- rests on ground
verb
To be based on or founded upon something.
Their argument rests on the assumption that technology will improve.
Often appears as...
- rests on assumption
- rests on premise
verb
To take a break or pause, often supported by something.
He decided to rest on the couch after a long day of work.
Often appears as...
- rests on couch
- rests on bed
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Base
Used metaphorically when something abstract, like a theory or plan, is supported by something else.
My optimism for the project rests on the team's impressive track record.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Importance
Highlight the critical role of what your success or outcome hinges on.
Winning the contract rests on presenting the best proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Conditional Success
Indicate that achieving a goal is contingent upon a specific factor or effort.
Our entire event rests on the weather being clear.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Base
Used metaphorically when something abstract, like a theory or plan, is supported by something else.
My optimism for the project rests on the team's impressive track record.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Importance
Highlight the critical role of what your success or outcome hinges on.
Winning the contract rests on presenting the best proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Conditional Success
Indicate that achieving a goal is contingent upon a specific factor or effort.
Our entire event rests on the weather being clear.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Base
Used metaphorically when something abstract, like a theory or plan, is supported by something else.
My optimism for the project rests on the team's impressive track record.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasize Importance
Highlight the critical role of what your success or outcome hinges on.
Winning the contract rests on presenting the best proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Conditional Success
Indicate that achieving a goal is contingent upon a specific factor or effort.
Our entire event rests on the weather being clear.
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