Meaning & Definition of Recess in English
English⟶
Recess
/rɪsɛs/
noun
1. A state of abeyance or suspended business
synonym:
- deferral,
- recess
2. A small concavity
synonym:
- recess,
- recession,
- niche,
- corner
3. An arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
synonym:
- inlet,
- recess
4. An enclosure that is set back or indented
synonym:
- recess,
- niche
5. A pause from doing something (as work)
- "We took a 10-minute break"
- "He took time out to recuperate"
synonym:
- respite,
- recess,
- break,
- time out
verb
1. Put into a recess
- "Recess lights"
synonym:
- recess
2. Make a recess in
- "Recess the piece of wood"
synonym:
- recess
3. Close at the end of a session
- "The court adjourned"
synonym:
- adjourn,
- recess,
- break up