the state of reposing or being at rest; rest; sleep.
2.
peace; tranquillity; calm.
3.
dignified calmness, as of manner; composure.
4.
absence of movement, animation, etc.: When in repose, her face recalls the Mona Lisa.
verb (used without object)
5.
to lie or be at rest, as from work, activity, etc.
6.
to lie dead: His body will repose in the chapel for two days.
7.
to be peacefully calm and quiet: The sea reposed under the tropical sun.
8.
to lie or rest on something.
9.
Archaic. to depend or rely on a person or thing.
verb (used with object)
10.
to lay to rest; rest; refresh by rest (often used reflexively).
Origin: 1425–75; late Middle English reposen (v.) < Middle French reposer,Old French < Late Latin repausāre, equivalent to Latin re-re- + Late Latin pausāre to rest (derivative of Latin pausapause)