recess

/ɹˈiːsɛs/

/ˈɹisɛs/, /ɹɪˈsɛs/

[noun] [verb]

Recess

[NOUN]

a pause from doing something (as work)

synonyms : break

respite

time out

an enclosure that is set back or indented

synonyms : niche

an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

synonyms : inlet

a small indented area or alcove set back into a wall or other surface, often used for decorative or functional purposes such as display, storage, or seating

synonyms : recession

a state of abeyance or suspended business

synonyms : deferral

*** a period of time between lessons at school

to recess

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

put into a recess

close at the end of a session

synonyms : adjourn

break up

make a recess in

Examples

1. Parliament breaks for recess next week.

2. When the recess bell rings, the kids run away to play like rats up a drainpipe.

3. Another technically possible nuclear shenanigan is forced recess.

4. - Recess is over.

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