Synonyms for re cess


Grammar : Adv, noun, verb
Spell : ri-ses, ree-ses
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈsɛs, ˈri sɛs

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Définition of re cess

Origin :
  • 1530s, "act of receding," from Latin recessus "a going back, retreat," from recessum, past participle of recedere "to recede" (see recede). Meaning "hidden or remote part" first recorded 1610s; that of "period of stopping from usual work" is from 1620s, probably from parliamentary notion of "recessing" into private chambers.
  • As in meantime : adv in the intervening time
  • As in inside : noun middle, lining
  • As in interlude : noun pause, break
  • As in leisure : noun free time and its activities
  • As in letup : noun pause
  • As in niche : noun place all one's own
  • As in nook : noun corner, cubbyhole
  • As in opening : noun gap, hole
  • As in pause : noun wait, delay
  • As in pigeonhole : noun compartment
  • As in recess : noun niche, corner
  • As in recess : noun break, interval in action
  • As in respite : noun pause, suspension in activity
  • As in rest : noun inactivity
  • As in sabbatical : noun leave
  • As in slot : noun opening, place
  • As in bay : noun alcove in wall
  • As in vacation : noun planned time spent not working
  • As in insides : noun interior
  • As in bowels : noun insides
  • As in break : noun interruption of activity
  • As in time off : noun leisure time
  • As in time-out : noun suspension of activity
  • As in playtime : noun recreation
  • As in abeyance : noun being inactive or suspended
  • As in coffee break : noun pause from work
  • As in breather : noun rest
  • As in sinus : noun cavity
  • As in cell : noun small room, container
  • As in cessation : noun ending
  • As in interspace : noun gap
  • As in latency : noun abeyance
  • As in closet : noun storage cupboard, usually tall
  • As in adjournment : noun discontinuation or delay of a proceeding
  • As in corner : noun niche
  • As in downtime : noun time during which an activity is stopped
  • As in alcove : noun nook, secluded spot
  • As in gap : noun break, breach
  • As in holiday : noun celebratory day; time off
  • As in recess : verb stop action
  • As in terminate : verb stop, finish
  • As in adjourn : verb stop a proceeding

Antonyms for re cess

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