Recess — synonyms, definition

1. recess (Noun)

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recess (Noun) — A state of abeyance or suspended business.

recess (Noun) — A small concavity.

recess (Noun) — An arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands).

recess (Noun) — An enclosure that is set back or indented.

recess (Noun) — A pause from doing something (as work). ex. "we took a 10-minute recess"

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2. recess (Verb)

adjourn break up

recess (Verb) — Put into a recess. ex. "recess lights"

recess (Verb) — Make a recess in. ex. "recess the piece of wood"

recess (Verb) — Close at the end of a session. ex. "The court recessed"

cease end finish indent lay place pose position put set stop terminate