recess

noun
[L326461]

Forms

  • singular : recess
  • plural : recesses

Senses

  • general term for a period in which a group of people are temporarily dismissed from their duties

recess

verb
[L332705]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : recess
  • simple present, singular, third person : recesses
  • simple past : recessed
  • present participle : recessing
  • past participle : recessed

Senses

  • take a break
  • put into a lower position