OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 22136

recess

/ɹɪˈsɛs/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
patio • quiete • receso • recreo
A temporary stoppage of an activity; a break, a pause.
Students who do not listen in class will not play outside during recess.
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 22137

recess

/ɹɪˈsɛs/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
recesar
To temporarily suspend (a meeting, the proceedings of an official body, etc.).
When Congress is recessed, he makes himself acquainted with those free United States, of which he is the gifted son.
recesar
Of a meeting, the proceedings of an official body, etc.: to adjourn, to take a break.
Class will recess for 20 minutes.
recesar
Of an official body: to suspend proceedings for a period of time.
This court shall recess for its lunch break now.