Collocation
have a rest
to stop activity for a short time to relax and regain energy
Definition
'have a rest' is a common English collocation. to stop activity for a short time to relax and regain energy
have + a rest
“Let's have a rest before we continue walking.”
Examples
- I usually have a rest after lunch.
- We had a rest under a tree because the sun was so strong.
- If you feel dizzy, you should have a rest and drink some water.
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- The coach told the players to have a rest between drills.
- She had a rest for ten minutes, then went back to work.
- After climbing the last hill, they decided to have a rest at the viewpoint.
- You look exhausted, so have a rest before you drive home.
- We cannot have a rest until the meeting ends, so stay focused.
More verb + article + nouns
- make a promise to state that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
- make a plan to decide in advance what you will do and how you will do it
- make a suggestion to propose an idea or possible plan for others to consider
- make a list to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
- make a noise to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable