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   re·cess

   /ˈrēˌses/

   noun

   • 1. a small space created by building part of a wall further back from the rest: "a table set into a recess"
   • ▪ a hollow space inside something: "the concrete block has a recess in its base" Similar alcovebaynichenookcorneringlenookhollowcavityapsetokonomatechnical:orielaumbryexedraarchaic:tabernacle
   • ▪ a remote, secluded, or secret place: "the recesses of the silent pine forest" Similar innermost parts/reachesremote/secret placesdark cornersheartinner sanctuminteriordepthsbowelsinformal:innardsrare:penetralia
   • 2. a period of time when the proceedings of a parliament, committee, court of law, or other official body are temporarily suspended: "talks resumed after a month's recess"
   • ▪ a break between school classes: North American "the mid-morning recess" Similar adjournmentbreakinterludeintervalrestintermissionrespitetemporary closuretemporary cessation of businesstime offholidayvacationinformal:breathertime out

   verb

   • 1. attach (a fixture) by setting it back into the wall or surface to which it is fixed: "the lights are going to be recessed into the ceiling"
   • 2. (of formal proceedings) be temporarily suspended: North American "the talks recessed at 2:15"
   • ▪ suspend (such proceedings) temporarily: "the trial was recessed for the weekend"
   • ▪ (of an official body) suspend its proceedings for a period of time: "Parliament recessed for the summer on Tuesday"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘withdrawal, departure’): from Latin recessus, from recedere ‘go back’ (see recede). The verb dates from the early 19th century.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   The meaning of RECESS is the action of receding : recession. How to use recess in a sentence.

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   RECESS definition: 1. a period of time in the year when the members of a parliament, court of law, or other government…. Learn more.

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   temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity. Synonyms: vacation, break, rest, respite. 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.

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   Recess is a break from doing something, like work or school. Almost everyone looks forward to taking a recess — even if you don't have access to monkey bars.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRECESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a period of time in which an organized activity such as study or work is temporarily stopped: Congress returns from its August recess next week. After lunch, the kids have recess. recess noun (SECRET PLACE) [ C usually pl ]

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   recess. n. 1. a space, such as a niche or alcove, set back or indented. 2. ( often plural) a secluded or secret place: recesses of the mind. 3. a cessation of business, such as the closure of Parliament during a vacation. 4. (Anatomy) anatomy a small cavity or depression in a bodily organ, part, or structure.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRECESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A recess is a break between the periods of work of an official body such as a committee, a court of law, or a government.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRECESS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   RECESS definition: 1. a time in the day or in the year when a parliament or law court is not working: 2. a period of…. Learn more.

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    recess meaning, definition, what is recess: a time during the day or year when no wo...: Learn more.

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    recess. noun. /ˈrisɛs/ , /rɪˈsɛs/. [countable, uncountable] a period of time during the year when a group of people who make laws, the members of a committee, etc. do not meet Congress went into its summer recess. The court is in recess until October.