recess

[ri-ses, ree-ses] / rɪˈsɛs, ˈri sɛs /

NOUN

niche, corner

Synonyms

STRONG

alcove ambush angle apse bay break carrel cavity cell closet cove cranny crutch crypt cubicle dent depression depths embrasure fork heart hole hollow indentation mouth nook opening oriel penetralia reaches retreat slot socket

WEAK

hiding place secret place

Antonyms

STRONG

bulge closure misfortune solid

WEAK

continuation

NOUN

break, interval in action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closure hiatus holiday layoff lull pause respite suspension time-out vacation

STRONG

breather cessation cutoff downtime halt interlude intermission interregnum letup rest stop ten

WEAK

breakoff breathing spell coffee break happy hour

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation persistence

STRONG

beginning go start

VERB

stop action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjourn break off break up dissolve terminate

STRONG

drop pigeonhole prorogue rise shake sideline

WEAK

call time drop it prorogate put on hold take a break take a breather take five take ten

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin open start

WEAK

continue

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The House and the Senate are set to take their last votes today before recessing for the year.

From Salon

With enough votes to force the issue, House Minority Speaker Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., called for an immediate vote before the House recesses for the holidays.

From Salon

Ross said it was important to deal with this ahead of the upcoming Christmas recess.

From BBC

Ole: Me as a kid, obviously, at school football in every recess or every break.

From BBC

The unit is located on the 10th floor and features a large living room with light-wood walls, recessed lighting, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a private balcony.

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