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recess
[ri-ses, ree-ses]
noun
temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.
Synonyms: , , ,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.
recesses, a secluded or inner area or part.
in the recesses of the palace.
verb (used with object)
to place or set in a recess.
to set or form as or like a recess; make a recess or recesses in.
to recess a wall.
to suspend or defer for a recess.
to recess the Senate.
verb (used without object)
to take a recess.
recess
noun
a space, such as a niche or alcove, set back or indented
(often plural) a secluded or secret place
recesses of the mind
a cessation of business, such as the closure of Parliament during a vacation
anatomy a small cavity or depression in a bodily organ, part, or structure
a break between classes at a school
verb
(tr) to place or set (something) in a recess
(tr) to build a recess or recesses in (a wall, building, etc)
Other Word Forms
- nonrecess noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of recess1
Example Sentences
Johnson has said his goal is to have the legislation passed into law by Independence Day, before lawmakers start traveling home for a series of long summer recesses.
Trump has said he wants the legislation on his desk to sign by the Fourth of July congressional recess.
But then came the internet, and every piece of useful technology exploded, with the shrapnel extending to the far recesses of the digital Rubicon.
Congress retroactively approved Lincoln's recess suspension of the privilege in 1863.
At one point, they took a recess so their lawyers could work on the changes.
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