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Word: Recess
Speech Type: Noun
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘withdrawal, departure’): from Latin recessus, from recedere ‘go back’ (see recede). The verb dates from the early 19th century
rɪˈsɛs
ˈriːsɛs
a small space created by building part of a wall further back from the rest
Short Definition:small space created by building part of wall further back from rest
Examples:- a table set into a recess
a period of time when the proceedings of a parliament, committee, court of law, or other official body are temporarily suspended
Short Definition:period of time when proceedings of parliament, committee, court of law, or other official body are temporarily suspended
Examples:- talks resumed after a month's recess
- Parliament was in recess
Word: Recess
Speech Type: Verb
rɪˈsɛs
ˈriːsɛs
attach (a fitment) by setting it back into the wall or surface to which it is fixed
Short Definition:attach fitment by setting it back into wall or surface
Examples:- the lights are going to be recessed into the ceiling
(of formal proceedings) be temporarily suspended
Short Definition:(of formal proceedings) be temporarily suspended
Examples:- the talks recessed at 2.15
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