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recesses

/ˈriːsɛsɪz/

/rɪˈsɛsɪz/

Translations

recessnoun

recesses

/ˈriːsɛs/

/rɪˈsɛs/

перерыв

The students enjoyed their recess after a long morning of classes.

Студенты наслаждались своим перерывом после долгого утра занятий.

углубление

The sculpture was placed in a recess in the wall.

Скульптура была помещена в углубление в стене.

Additional translations

Synonyms

recessverb

recesses

recessed

Past Simple

recessed

Past Participle

recessing

Gerund

/ˈriːses/, /rɪˈses/

/ˈriːˌsɛs/

Additional translations

уходить на перерыв

Synonyms

Definitions

recessnoun

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.

recessverb

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.