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reclining

UK
/rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/

Translations

reclininggerund / present participle
UK
/rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
The reclining chair was very comfortable.
Откидывающееся кресло было очень удобным.
He was in a reclining position on the sofa.
Он был в полулежащем положении на диване.
Synonyms
leaning
sloping
inclined
resting
lying back
recliningnoun
UK
/rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
Gerund; refers to the act of leaning or lying back.
reclineverb

reclining

Gerund

reclined
Past Simple
reclined
Past Participle
reclining
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈklaɪn/
US
/rɪˈklaɪn/
The chair can recline for added comfort.
Стул может наклоняться для дополнительного комфорта.
She likes to recline on the sofa after a long day.
Она любит откидываться на диване после долгого дня.
He would often recline in the garden and read a book.
Он часто лежал в саду и читал книгу.
Additional translations
полулежать
Synonyms
incline
lean
lie back
rest
slope
repose
Antonyms
stand
upright
reclinegerund / present participle

reclining

Definitions

reclininggerund / present participle
Leaning or lying back in a relaxed position.
She sat in a reclining chair, enjoying the afternoon sun.
Designed or adjusted to allow a person to lie back.
He bought a reclining sofa for the living room.
recliningnoun
The act or action of leaning or lying back.
Prolonged reclining can strain the lower back.
reclineverb
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position with the back supported.
She decided to recline on the sofa after a long day at work.
To cause something to lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
He reclined the chair to make it more comfortable for the passenger.
reclinegerund / present participle
Leaning or lying back in a relaxed or supported position.
The reclining passenger closed his eyes as the plane took off.
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