recess meaning and definition

RECESS noun

Definition of recess (noun)

1. a state of abeyance or suspended business
   • synonyms: deferral
2. a small concavity
   • synonyms: corner, niche, recession
3. an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
   • synonyms: inlet
4. an enclosure that is set back or indented
   • synonyms: niche
5. a pause from doing something (as work)
   • "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"
   • synonyms: break, respite, time out

RECESS verb

Definition of recess (verb)

1. put into a recess
   • "recess lights"
2. make a recess in
   • "recess the piece of wood"
3. close at the end of a session
   • "The court adjourned"
   • synonyms: adjourn, break up