Come to rest Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɹɛst
KUHM tuh REST
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /ɹˈɛst
KUM too REST
Definition
To stop moving and remain in a still position; often used for objects or people after motion.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-formal and often used in descriptions, narration, or scientific contexts. Common with vehicles, objects, or things that move and then stop. Not typically used for emotions or abstract ideas.
Spanish: detenerse - quedarse quietoPortuguese (BR): parar - ficar paradoPortuguese (PT): parar - ficar imóvelChinese (Simplified): 停下来 - 静止Chinese (Traditional): 停下來 - 靜止Hindi: रुक जाना - स्थिर हो जानाArabic: يستقر - يتوقفBengali: স্থির হয়ে যাওয়া - থেমে দাঁড়ানোRussian: остановиться - прийти в состояние покояJapanese: 静止する - 動きを止めるVietnamese: dừng lại - đứng yênKorean: 멈춰 서다 - 정지하다Turkish: durmak - hareketsiz kalmakUrdu: ساکن ہو جانا - ٹھہر جاناIndonesian: dừng lại - dừng hẳn
Example Sentences
The ball rolled down the hill and came to rest by the tree.
basic
After a long journey, the car came to rest in front of the house.
basic
When the wind stopped, the leaves came to rest on the ground.
basic
The airplane skidded on the runway before it finally came to rest.
natural
After spinning for a few seconds, the coin came to rest with heads up.
natural
All the dust particles slowly came to rest on the bookshelf.
natural