What does recess mean in English? Meaning of recess definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "recess": a state of abeyance or suspended business
Noun
Meaning: a state of abeyance or suspended businessSynonyms: deferral
recessHypernyms: abeyance
suspensionMeaning of "recess": put into a recess
Verb
Meaning: put into a recessExample: recess lightsSynonyms: recessHypernyms: lay
place
pose
position
put
setMeaning of "recess": a small concavity
Noun
Meaning: a small concavitySynonyms: corner
niche
recess
recessionHyponyms: pharyngeal recessHypernyms: concave shape
concavity
incurvation
incurvatureMeaning of "recess": make a recess in
Verb
Meaning: make a recess inExample: recess the piece of woodSynonyms: recessHypernyms: indentMeaning of "recess": an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
Noun
Meaning: an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)Synonyms: inlet
recessHyponyms: cove
fiord
fjord
lochHypernyms: body of water
waterInstance Hyponyms: bristol channel
gulf of aegina
saronic gulf
white sea
zuider zeeMeaning of "recess": close at the end of a session
Verb
Meaning: close at the end of a sessionExample: The court adjournedSynonyms: adjourn
break up
recessHypernyms: cease
end
finish
stop
terminateMeaning of "recess": an enclosure that is set back or indented
Noun
Meaning: an enclosure that is set back or indentedSynonyms: niche
recessHyponyms: alcove
apse
apsis
bay
cinerarium
columbarium
fireplace
hearth
mihrab
open fireplaceHypernyms: enclosureMeaning of "recess": a pause from doing something (as work)
Noun
Meaning: a pause from doing something (as work)Example: we took a 10-minute break
he took time out to recuperateSynonyms: break
recess
respite
time outHyponyms: spring breakHypernyms: pauseAdjective: (countable or uncountable) A break, pause or vacation. Spring recess offers a good chance to travel. Macaulay The recess of […] Parliament lasted six weeks.Macaulay The recess of […] Parliament lasted six weeks.An inset, hole, space or opening. Put a generous recess behind the handle for finger space. Washington Irving a bed which stood in a deep recessWashington Irving a bed which stood in a deep recess(US) A time of play, usually, on a playground. Students who do not listen in class will not play outside during recess.A decree of the imperial diet of the old German empire. (Can we find and add a quotation of Brande & C to this entry?)(archaic) A withdrawing or retiring; a moving back; retreat. the recess of the tides South every degree of ignorance being so far a recess and degradation from rationality Eikon Basilike My recess hath given them confidence that I may be conquered.South every degree of ignorance being so far a recess and degradation from rationalityEikon Basilike My recess hath given them confidence that I may be conquered.(archaic) The state of being withdrawn; seclusion; privacy. Sir M. Hale In the recess of the jury they are to consider the evidence. Dryden Good verse recess and solitude requires.Sir M. Hale In the recess of the jury they are to consider the evidence.Dryden Good verse recess and solitude requires.(archaic) A place of retirement, retreat, secrecy, or seclusion. Milton Departure from his happy place, our sweet / Recess, and only consolation left.Milton Departure from his happy place, our sweet / Recess, and only consolation left.A secret or abstruse part. the difficulties and recesses of science (Can we find and add a quotation of I. Watts to this entry?)(botany, zoology) A sinus.Synonyms:
heart, cranny, hollow, dent, cubicle, depression, slot, angle, closet, cavity, nook, cell, crutch, fork, opening, alcove, cove, break, mouth, hole, retreat, bay, ambush, indentation, crypt, reaches, carrel, embrasure, penetralia, depths, oriel, socket, apse, hiding place, secret place, closure, layoff, hiatus, vacation, pause, lull, time-out, suspension, holiday, respite, halt, intermission, stop, rest, breather, downtime, cessation, interlude, letup, coffee break, cutoff, ten, interregnum, happy hour, break-off, breathing spell, adjourn, break up, terminate, dissolve, break off, drop, rise, pigeonhole, sideline, shake, prorogue, call time, drop it, prorogate, put on hold, take a break, take a breather, take five, take ten,
Antonyms:
bulge, misfortune, continuation, solid, closure, continuation, persistence, go, start, beginning, begin, open, start, continue,
