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re·cess
re·cess/ˈrēˌses,rəˈses/
noun
- a small space created by building part of a wall further back from the rest."a table set into a recess"
- 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"
verb
- 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"
- (of formal proceedings) be temporarily suspended."the talks recessed at 2:15"
Sep 29, 2024 · 1. a hidden or secret place 2. a : a space or little hollow set back (as from the main line of a coast or mountain range) b : alcove sense 1 3. a brief period ...
Sep 24, 2024 · [transitive] recess something (in/into something) to put something in a position that is set back into a wall, etc.
Sep 29, 2024 · noun ; 1. as in alcove. a hollowed-out space in a wall ; 2. as in vacation. a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended ; 3. as in pause.
6 days ago · a time in the day or in the year when a parliament or law court is not working: a parliamentary/congressional recess The court is in recess for thirty minutes.
Oct 13, 2023 · Synonyms: suspension of business, intermission, break, coffee, break, time out, respite, rest, breathing spell, hiatus, pause, lull, letup.
Jun 26, 2024 · RECESS defined: 1: a short period of time during the school day when children can play; 2: — called also (British) playtime.
Jul 5, 2024 · The term “recess” is defined broadly in the new law to include a period of time during the school day, separate and distinct from physical education courses ...
Nov 19, 2023 · A) The action of receding: recession B) A hidden secret, or secluded place or part C) Indentation, cleft D) A suspension of work often for rest or relaxation.
May 7, 2024 · but recess / break (countable) when it is a short period of time when you stop what you are doing and rest, eat, etc. For example "we don't have a lunch break ...
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Jan 2, 2024 · Recess is a time in school, generally just elementary school, and sometimes middle school. It's a time where the students aren't in class.
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