1
a state of abeyance or suspended business
"The manager called for recess after the heated debate left everyone too frustrated to continue working effectively."
2
a small concavity
"The child found a perfect spot to hide by pressing their face into the recess in the old oak tree trunk."
3
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
"The fishing boat pulled into the narrow recess sheltered by the jagged cliffs to wait out the storm."
4
an enclosure that is set back or indented
"The recess in the fireplace wall provided a perfect spot to hide my favorite book."
5
a pause from doing something (as work)
"we took a 10-minute break"
"he took time out to recuperate"
6
A break, pause or vacation.
"After a long week of studying for finals, I was so relieved to finally get my recess and spend the weekend relaxing at home."
1
put into a recess
"recess lights"
2
make a recess in
"recess the piece of wood"
3
close at the end of a session
"The court adjourned"
4
To inset into something, or to recede.
"The architect designed a recessed alcove in the wall to display the family portraits without cluttering the main space."
1
Remote, distant (in time or place).
"The ancient village sits in a remote recess of the valley, far away from any main road."
1
A village in County Galway, Ireland.
"During our recent trip to County Galway, we spent a lovely afternoon exploring the historic streets of Recess."
Example Sentences
"we took a 10-minute break"
noun
"he took time out to recuperate"
noun
"recess lights"
verb
"recess the piece of wood"
verb
"The court adjourned"
verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)