Meaning ofrecessin English

Noun

1. a temporary stop in activity; a break
2. a school break for meals or recreation
3. a suspended period in official proceedings
   The court is in recess until next Monday.
4. a school play period; leisure time
   The kids are excited for recess to play soccer.
5. place of retirement; secluded area
   The hotel room had a recess with a comfortable reading chair.
6. a hollow or indented space; hole
   The carpenter drilled a recess in the wall for the electrical outlet.
7. space created by a setback in a wall; niche
   The architect designed a recess in the building for a sculpture.
8. hidden innermost place; secret situation
   The detective tried to uncover the recess of the suspect's mind.
9. a departure from norm or usual position
   The company's financial reports showed a recess from their usual profit margins.
10. a break or interruption; pause
    The students looked forward to the recess during the long school day.
11. a temporary suspension (of proceedings)
    The court will be in recess for two weeks during the summer.
12. a playground break (in certain schools)
    The students ran outside to play during their morning recess.