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to recline
01
to rest or lean one's body in a comfortable position
Transitive: to recline sth somewhere
Examples
After a long day, he reclined his tired body on the plush sofa.
He reclined his head on the soft pillow, closing his eyes and drifting into a peaceful sleep.
02
to bend the upper body backwards
Intransitive
Examples
After a long day at work, she reclined on the sofa and closed her eyes to relax.
The patient reclined in the hospital bed, propped up by pillows for added comfort.
03
to adjust the back of a seat or chair, allowing it to tilt backward and provide a more relaxed or comfortable position
Transitive: to recline a seat
Examples
She reclined in the plush armchair, enjoying a good book and the gentle rocking motion.
The passenger reclined his seat on the train, finding the perfect angle for a nap during the journey.
Lexical Tree
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reclining
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