rest position

UK: /ˈrest pəˈzɪʃən/

Definition

Definition of rest position - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

default stateusual place of an object or body part when inactive or relaxed

Return the switch to its rest position after you finish using the machine.
Let your arms fall back to their rest position by your sides.
The joystick springs automatically to its rest position when released.

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Expressions with rest

rest on

be supported by something underneath

The book rests on the table.

rest easy

stop worrying and feel calm and peaceful

You can rest easy now that the problem is solved.

rest up

recover strength or health by relaxing

After the surgery, he needed to rest up for a few weeks.

rest with

be the responsibility or decision of someone

The final decision will rest with the manager.

come to rest

stop moving or being active

The car came to rest by the roadside.

let something rest

stop using something for a while so it can improve

Let the dough rest before baking.

Expressions with position

pole position

advantageous starting point in any competition or activity

Her extensive experience gave her the pole position in the job race.

shotgun position

front passenger seat in a vehicle

He called shotgun position for the road trip.

fallback position

backup plan if the first fails

We need a fallback position in case this doesn't work.

false position

situation where someone appears to be something they are not

His wealth put him in a false position among genuine entrepreneurs.

in a position

adj.

having the necessary ability or authority

She is in a position to make important decisions.

in no position to

adj.

not having the ability or authority to do something

He is in no position to make demands.

cement one's position

make one's status or role stronger

She worked hard to cement her position as team leader.

in pole position

adv.

in the leading or best position

She is in pole position to win the race.

put oneself in someone's position

imagine being in another person's situation

Try to put yourself in the manager's position.

have a position at the table

be included in important discussions

Minority groups must have a position at the table.

Terms with rest position included in their meaning

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lie

flat position

rest in a horizontal position on a surface

lie down

rest

assume a horizontal position for rest or sleep

lie back

relaxation

recline or rest in a relaxed position

settle down

body

sit or rest in a stable position

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French:position de repos, ...
German:Ruheposition, ...
Italian:posizione di riposo, ...
Spanish:posición de reposo, ...
Portuguese:posição de repouso, ...
Chinese:静止位置, ...
Japanese:休止位置, ...
Arabic:وَضْع الاسْتِراحَة, ...
Hebrew:מַצַּב מְנוּחָה, ...
Russian:исходное положение, ...
Ukrainian:положення спокою, ...
Hindi:विश्राम स्थिति, ...
Bengali:বিশ্রামাবস্থা, ...
Catalan:posició de repòs, ...
Czech:klidová poloha, ...
Danish:hvileposition, ...
Dutch:ruststand, ...
Greek:θέση ηρεμίας, ...
Hungarian:nyugalmi helyzet, ...
Khmer:ទីតាំងសម្រាក, ...
Korean:기본 위치, ...
Persian:وضعیت استراحت, ...
Polish:pozycja spoczynkowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):posição de repouso, ...
Romanian:poziție de repaus, ...
Swedish:viloläge, ...
Thai:ตำแหน่งพัก, ...
Turkish:dinlenme konumu, ...
Vietnamese:vị trí nghỉ, ...

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