recessus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- recess noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.
- retreat noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
- withdrawal noun The act of taking money out of an account, or the sum of money taken out.
Senses
recessus is used for these senses in English:
- retreat The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
recess — full definition
- noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.
- noun A hollow or indented space set back into a wall or surface.
- verb To suspend a meeting or proceeding temporarily.
retreat — full definition
- noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
- noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
- verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.