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recessed

UK
/ˈriːsest/, /rɪˈsest/
US
/ˈriːˌsɛst/
recessedadjective
more recessed
Comp.
most recessed
Super.
UK
/rɪˈsɛst/
US
/rɪˈsɛst/
Translations
en retrait
The recessed lighting in the ceiling provided a soft, ambient glow to the room.
L’éclairage en retrait du plafond donnait à la pièce une lueur douce et ambiante.
Additional translations
reculéEmployé pour un lieu situé à l’écart ou dans une position isolée.
encastréSe dit surtout d’un élément installé à l’intérieur d’une surface ou d’un support.
Definitions
Set back or indented from a surface or edge.
The recessed lighting in the ceiling provided a soft, ambient glow to the room.
Situated in a secluded or remote position.
They built their cabin in a recessed valley far from the main road.
Synonyms
embedded
sunken
indented
set back
inset
recessedpast participle
UK
/rɪˈsɛst/
US
/ˈriˌsɛst/
Used to describe something that has been adjourned or suspended for a recess (e.g., a recessed meeting).
Translations
ajournéDans le registre parlementaire ou administratif.
The recessed session of parliament will reconvene next week.
La séance ajournée du parlement reprendra la semaine prochaine.
Additional translations
suspenduSelon le contexte institutionnel, pour une séance interrompue temporairement.
Definitions
Adjourned or suspended for a recess.
The recessed session of parliament will reconvene next week.
recessverb

recessed

Past Simple

recessed
Past Simple
recessed
Past Participle
recessing
ing-form
UK
/ˈriːses/, /rɪˈses/
US
/ˈriːˌsɛs/
Translations
ajournerSurtout pour une assemblée, un tribunal ou une séance officielle.
The judge decided to recess the court for lunch.
Le juge a décidé d'ajourner l'audience pour le déjeuner.
encastrerDans le sens de creuser ou placer en retrait dans une surface.
LED lights were recessed into the ceiling for a sleek look.
Des lampes à LED ont été encastrées dans le plafond pour un rendu élégant.
Additional translations
faire une pauseEmploi plus général, pour interrompre temporairement une activité.
Definitions
To suspend proceedings temporarily, especially in a court or legislative assembly.
The judge decided to recess the court for lunch.
To take a break or pause from an activity.
The committee agreed to recess for the afternoon before continuing discussions.
To set back or form a hollow or niche in a surface; to place in or as if in a recess.
LED lights were recessed into the ceiling for a sleek look.
Synonyms
intermission
pause
adjourn
suspend
break
recessnoun
Definitions
A period of time during which the proceedings of a parliament, committee, court of law, or other official body are temporarily suspended.
The judge called for a recess to allow the lawyers to prepare their closing arguments.
A small space created by building part of a wall further back from the rest.
The books were neatly arranged in the recess of the wall.
A break between school classes.
The children were excited to play outside during recess.
An inward, remote, or secluded part or space; a hidden nook or cavity.
They searched the deepest recesses of the cave for the lost artifact.
recessadjective
Definitions
Made, taking place, or valid during a recess, especially of a legislative body.
The ambassador received a recess appointment.
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