bring (something) to rest

bring (something) to rest

To stop the forward progress of something, such as a machine or project. The speeding police car, with its flashing lights and siren, brought all the other cars to rest. Unfortunately, a broken printer has brought the mailing project to rest.
See also: bring, rest
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bring something to rest

to cause a machine, vehicle, or process to stop. Jill brought the car to rest against the curb. The car was brought to rest against the curb.
See also: bring, rest
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • bring to rest
  • bring to a standstill
  • bring (someone or something) to a standstill
  • a standstill
  • stand still
  • standstill
  • bring (someone or something) to a halt
  • bring to a halt
  • halt
  • come to a stop