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    recess

    US /ˈriˌsɛs, rɪˈsɛs/

    ・

    UK /rɪ'ses/

    B2
    n.NounAn area that is set back in a room or building
    Recess is going to be in twenty minutes
    n.NounBreak between school classes
    Recess is going to be in twenty minutes
    n.NounA short period of time when people, such as those in a court or legislature, interrupt what they are doing
    The court is in recess until 2 p.m.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To interrupt an activity for a short period of time
    The court will recess for lunch.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo set something into a recess
    The light was recessed into the ceiling.

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    Trump Executive Orders Cold Open - SNL

    05:26Trump Executive Orders Cold Open - SNL
    • Recession will now be called recess.

      Recession will now be called recess.

    • So, America, get ready for a historically long recess.

      So, America, get ready for a historically long recess.

    B1

    Does vacation make you more productive? | CNBC Explains

    03:02Does vacation make you more productive? | CNBC Explains
    • Factories use the summer recess to do maintenance on machines and to give their workers a much-needed break.

      Factories use the summer recess to do maintenance on machines and to give their workers a much-needed break.

    • Factories used the summer recess to do maintenance on machines and give workers a much-needed break.

      Factories used the summer recess to do maintenance on machines and give workers a much-needed break.

    A2

    How to Pursue Your Side Hustle Without Risking Everything

    34:11How to Pursue Your Side Hustle Without Risking Everything
    • And I feel like I love a good recess metaphor.

      And I feel like I love a good recess metaphor.

    • I love a good recess metaphor.

      I love a good recess metaphor.

    A2

    What Serving 7 Years in Prison Taught Damon West About Communication

    45:11What Serving 7 Years in Prison Taught Damon West About Communication
    • And they came back after a 10-minute recess.

      And they came back after a 10-minute recess.

    • And they came back after a 10-minute recess.

      And they came back after a 10-minute recess.

    A2

    ? Read-Aloud | MY TEACHER IS A MONSTER! by Peter Brown

    05:07? Read-Aloud | MY TEACHER IS A MONSTER! by Peter Brown
    • No recess for children who throw paper airplanes in class!

      No recess for children who throw paper airplanes in class!

    • No recess for children who throw paper airplanes in class!

      No recess for children who throw paper airplanes in class!

    B1

    my thoughts on school

    07:11my thoughts on school
    • First of all, bring back recess.

      First of all, bring back recess.

    • First of all, bring back recess.

      First of all, bring back recess.

    B1

    Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson | Full Audiobook

    28:58Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson  | Full Audiobook
    • distained. Tramps slouched into the recess and  struck matches on the panels; children kept shop  

      distained. Tramps slouched into the recess and  struck matches on the panels; children kept shop  

    • tramps slouched into the recess and struck matches on the panels; children kept shop upon the steps;

      tramps slouched into the recess and struck matches on the panels; children kept shop upon the steps;

    B1

    Improve Vocabulary and Sleep Learning and Listen To Spoken English Conversation

    53:52Improve Vocabulary and Sleep Learning and Listen To Spoken English Conversation
    • At 10:15 a.m.. The students have recess recess is fun

      At 10:15 a.m.. The students have recess recess is fun

    • At 10:15 a.m., the students have recess.

      At 10:15 a.m., the students have recess.

    B1

    My Thoughts on Sports

    09:01My Thoughts on Sports
    • Anyway, so during recess the whole class would play kickball.

      Anyway, so during recess the whole class would play kickball.

    • Anyway, so during recess, the whole class would play kickball.

      Anyway, so during recess, the whole class would play kickball.

    A2

    Kindness Speech By 10 Year Old Girl

    04:07Kindness Speech By 10 Year Old Girl
    • For example, if there's a student walking around with no one at recess, they could get teased.

      For example, if there's a student walking around with no one at recess, they could get teased.

    • For example, if there's a student walking around with no one at recess,

      For example, if there's a student walking around with no one at recess,

    B1