recess


Definition: Meaning of, recess in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɪˈsɛs;ˈriːsɛs /

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recess recesses
  1. [uncountable and countable] a time during the day or year when no work is done, especially in parliament, law courts etc
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  2. [uncountable] American English a short period of time between lessons at a school when children can go outdoors and play [=  break British English]
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  3. [countable] a space in the wall of a room, especially for shelves, cupboards etc [=  alcove]
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  4. the recesses of something the inner hidden parts of something
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
recess recessed recessed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
recessing recesses
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  1. especially American English if a government, law court etc recesses, it officially stops work for a period of time
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