Recess

Pronunciation of Recess  

English Meaning

A withdrawing or retiring; a moving back; retreat; as, the recess of the tides.

1. A temporary cessation of the customary activities of an engagement, occupation, or pursuit.
2. The period of such cessation. See Synonyms at pause.
3. A remote, secret, or secluded place. Often used in the plural.
4. An indentation or small hollow.
5. An alcove.
6. To place in a recess.
7. To create or fashion a recess in: recessed a portion of the wall.
8. To suspend for a recess: The committee chair recessed the hearings.
9. To take a recess: The investigators recessed for lunch.