lay to rest

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) 1. To bury (a dead body); to inter. This is the primary and most literal meaning. It refers to the final act of placing a deceased person's body in its resting place, such as a grave, tomb, or crypt. 2. To settle or resolve (a matter, dispute, or question) conclusively; to put an end to. This is a figurative extension of the primary meaning. It implies bringing some...