recess
21recess — I UK [rɪˈses] / UK [ˈriːses] / US [ˈrɪˌses] / US [rɪˈses] noun Word forms recess : singular recess plural recesses 1) a) [countable/uncountable] a short time between periods of work in an official organization, especially a court or parliament… …
22Recess — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. comté de Galway, en Irlande (53°28′N 9°44′W / …
23recess — re|cess1 [ ri,ses, rı ses ] noun 1. ) count or uncount a short time between periods of work in an official organization, especially a court or PARLIAMENT: He intends to push the nomination toward a vote before next month s Senate recess. in… …
24recess — Synonyms and related words: Jim Crow, abeyance, adjourn, adytum, alcove, apartheid, apartness, ashram, asylum, bay, bolt hole, bosom, break, breath, breathe, breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time, cache,… …
25recess — {{11}}recess (n.) 1530s, act of receding, from L. recessus a going back, retreat, from recessum, pp. of recedere to recede (see RECEDE (Cf. recede)). Meaning hidden or remote part first recorded 1610s; that of period of stopping from usual work… …
26recess — 1 noun 1 (C, U) a time for rest during the working day or year, especially in parliament, law courts etc: Parliament s summer recess | After Slater s testimony, the judge called a recess. 2 (U) AmE a short period of time between lessons at a… …
27recess — 1. noun /ˈriː.sɛs,rɪ.ˈsɛs/ a) A break, pause or vacation. Spring recess offers a good chance to travel. b) An inset, hole, space or opening. Put a generous …
28recess — re|cess1 [rıˈses, ˈri:ses US ˈri:ses, rıˈses] n [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: recessus, from the past participle of recedere; RECEDE] 1.) [U and C] a time during the day or year when no work is done, especially in parliament, law courts etc… …
29recess — 1. noun 1) two recesses fitted with bookshelves Syn: alcove, bay, niche, nook, corner, hollow, oriel 2) (recesses) the deepest recesses of the castle Syn: innermost parts/reaches …
30recess — n. & v. n. 1 a space set back in a wall; a niche. 2 (often in pl.) a remote or secret place (the innermost recesses). 3 a temporary cessation from work, esp. of Parliament, or US of a lawcourt or during a school day. 4 Anat. a fold or indentation …
