rust

Meaning

Noun

1. (feminine) rest, calm, peace
2. (feminine) half-time

Verb

1. (first-person,form-of,indicative,present,second-person,singular,third-person) inflection of rusten:
2. (form-of,imperative) inflection of rusten:

Concepts

rest

peace

recess

repose

intermission

pause

break

quiet

silence

tranquility

quietness

tranquillity

interval

respite

calm

calmness

interlude

lull

ease

composure

peacefulness

hush

letup

placidity

quiescence

quiescency

quietude

deadlock

immobility

inaction

stagnation

stillness

cease-fire

truce

halt

retirement

serenity

reposal

imperturbability

lie off

wait

dead

breathing space

hiatus

Pronounced as (IPA)

/rʏst/

Etymology

From Middle Dutch ruste, from Old Dutch *rusta, from Proto-Germanic *rustijō. Cognate with German Low German Rüst (“rest”), German Rüste (“end, sunset”).