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- Dictionaryrecess/rɪˈsɛs/
noun
- 1. a small space created by building part of a wall further back from the rest: "a table set into a recess"
- 2. a period of time when the proceedings of a parliament, committee, court of law, or other official body are temporarily suspended: "talks resumed after a month's recess"
verb
- 1. attach (a fitment) by setting it back into the wall or surface to which it is fixed: "the lights are going to be recessed into the ceiling"
- 2. (of formal proceedings) be temporarily suspended: North American "the talks recessed at 2.15"
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a period of time in which an organized activity such as study or work is temporarily stopped: Congress returns from its August recess next week. After lunch, the kids have recess. recess noun (SECRET PLACE) [ C usually pl ]
The meaning of RECESS is the action of receding : recession. How to use recess in a sentence.
Recess is a break from doing something, like work or school. Almost everyone looks forward to taking a recess — even if you don't have access to monkey bars. Recess comes from the Latin word recessus, meaning "a going back, retreat."
temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity. Synonyms: vacation, break, rest, respite. a period of such withdrawal. a receding recede part or space, as a bay or alcove in a room. an indentation in a line or extent of coast, hills, forest, etc.
a period of time in which an organized activity such as study or work is temporarily stopped: Congress returns from its August recess next week. After lunch, the kids have recess. recess noun (SECRET PLACE) [ C usually pl ]
In a room, a recess is part of a wall which is built further back than the rest of the wall. Recesses are often used as a place to put furniture such as shelves.
n. 1. a. A temporary cessation of the customary activities of an engagement, occupation, or pursuit: The chairman of the committee called for a recess until Thursday. See Synonyms at pause. b. A period in the school day during which students are given time to play or relax.
recess. noun. /ˈriːses/, /rɪˈses/. /ˈriːses/, /rɪˈses/. [countable, uncountable] a period of time during the year when the members of a parliament, committee, etc. do not meet. Parliament went into its long summer recess. in recess The court is in recess until October. Extra Examples.
noun. recesses. A receding or hollow place, as in a surface, wall, etc.; niche. Webster's New World. A temporary withdrawal from or halting as of work, business, or study. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A secluded, withdrawn, or inner place. Subterranean recesses, the recesses of the subconscious. Webster's New World. Similar definitions
RECESS meaning: 1. a time in the day or in the year when a parliament or law court is not working: 2. a period of…. Learn more.
