Rest with Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɛst/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
REST with or REST weth
ɹˈɛst/ /wˈɪð
rest WITH
Definition
To depend on someone or something to make a decision or take responsibility; often used to show where the authority or responsibility lies.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally or in specific contexts to clarify where responsibility or choice lies (e.g., 'the decision rests with the manager'). Common with subjects like responsibility, authority, or final decisions. Not literal rest; don't confuse with physical rest.
Spanish: depender de - recaer enPortuguese (BR): caber a - depender dePortuguese (PT): caber a - depender deChinese (Simplified): 取决于 - 落在（某人）身上Chinese (Traditional): 取決於 - 落在（某人）身上Hindi: निर्भर होना - के ऊपर होनाArabic: يعتمد على - يقع على عاتقBengali: নির্ভর করে - নির্ভরশীল থাকেRussian: зависит от - находится в рукахJapanese: にかかっている - に委ねられているVietnamese: phụ thuộc vào - do ... quyết địnhKorean: 에 달려 있다 - 에 맡겨져 있다Turkish: bağlı olmak - sorumluluğu olmakUrdu: پر منحصر ہونا - کے سپرد ہوناIndonesian: bergantung pada - berada di tangan
Example Sentences
The final choice rests with you.
basic
Responsibility rests with the committee.
basic
The answer rests with science.
basic
Whether we go or not rests with her parents.
natural
The power to change things rests with the voters.
natural
Ultimately, the success of the project rests with the whole team.
natural