What is the meaning of lay to rest?

verb

  • Place in a grave or tomb.
    • usage: "Stalin was buried behind the Kremlin wall on Red Square"; "The pharaohs were entombed in the pyramids"; "My grandfather was laid to rest last Sunday"
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