Resting vs. Vesting

Resting vs. Vesting — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Resting and Vesting

Restingnoun

The action of rest

Vestingnoun

(legal) The entitlement of an employee to receive the full benefit of a pension at normal retirement age or a reduced pension upon early retirement even upon change of employer before retirement.

Restingnoun

A place where one can rest; a resting place.

Vestingnoun

(legal) The entitlement of an employee to exercise a stock option after a predetermined period of time.

Restingnoun

A pause; a break; an interlude.

Vestingnoun

Cloth for making vests.

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Restingadjective

That rests; that is not in action or in the process of growth.

Vestingnoun

A vest pattern.

Restingadjective

(euphemism) Unemployed; out of work.

Restingadjective

Remaining; stationary.