recess

US /ˈriˌsɛs, rɪˈsɛs/

UK /rɪ'ses/

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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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