recess

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The time for the recess is a quarter of an hour, and, as you will see, it is marked R. on the schedule.

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  1. noun A temporary cessation of the customary activities of an engagement, occupation, or pursuit.
  2. noun The period of such cessation. See Synonyms at pause.
  3. noun A remote, secret, or secluded place. Often used in the plural.
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  • But what I really liked most was that the recess was at least forty-odd feet deep, and had smooth walls impossible to climb. —  The Vatican Rip-Jonathan Gash- Lovejoy 05
  • "I'm calling a recess," Carter said to the others. —  Cascade Point
  • The wooden back of the recess was a door, and it stood open. —  The Benevent Treasure - Patricia Wentworth - Miss Silver 26: 1953
  • Some may say I am simply playing party politics, but, there is no doubt in my mind the recess is as long as it is because the government want as little scrutiny as possible and sending our elected representatives off for a long holiday is the perfect way to achieve this aim. —  Andrew Allison - A Conservative View
  • Judge Cinda Fox called a recess, and as jurors filed out, Paradiso left the stand and approached the judge from behind, she said. —  KCRA.com - Local News
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  1. Latin recessus, retreat, from past participle of recēdere, to recede; see recede1.

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  1. from Old French reces, recez, a departure, retreat, recess (as of a school), setting (of a star), repose, =Spanish receso =Portuguese Italian recesso, recess, retreat, from Latin recessus, a going back, retreat, departure, also a retired place, corner, retreat, etc., from recedere, past participle recessus, recede, retreat, etc.: see recede.
  2. from recess, n.
 

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