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Meaning of the word recess in English

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recess

US /ˈrɪː.ses/
UK /ˈrɪː.ses/
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Noun

1.

a period of time when the proceedings of a parliament, committee, court of law, or other official body are temporarily suspended

Example:
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The court is currently in recess until next Monday.
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Congress will be in recess for the summer.
Synonym:
breakintervalholidayvacationsuspension
2.

a period during which children stop their lessons and go outside to play

Example:
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The children are excited for recess.
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We played soccer during recess.
Synonym:
breakplaytimeinterval
3.

a small, secluded, or secret place

Example:
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They found a quiet recess in the garden.
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The old chest was hidden in a deep recess of the cave.
Synonym:
nichealcovecornerhiding placecavity

Verb

1.

to create a recess in a wall or surface

Example:
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The architect decided to recess the shelves into the wall.
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The door was designed to recess into the wall when opened.
Synonym:
embedinsetsinkwithdrawretreat
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