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recessing

 

[ rɪˈsɛsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

workplace

The act of withdrawing from work or other activities for a period of time to relax or recharge.

Synonyms

pausing, resting, taking a break

Examples of usage

  • I am recessing for a few minutes to clear my mind.
  • She often takes short breaks throughout the day, recessing frequently.
Context #2 | Verb

legal

The act of suspending or adjourning a legal proceeding.

Synonyms

adjourn, postpone, suspend

Examples of usage

  • The judge decided to recess the court for the day.
  • The lawyer requested to recess the trial until further evidence could be presented.

Translations

Translations of the word "recessing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recessão

🇮🇳 मंदी

🇩🇪 Rezession

🇮🇩 resesi

🇺🇦 рецесія

🇵🇱 recesja

🇯🇵 不況 (ふきょう)

🇫🇷 récession

🇪🇸 recesión

🇹🇷 durgunluk

🇰🇷 불경기

🇸🇦 ركود اقتصادي

🇨🇿 recese

🇸🇰 recesia

🇨🇳 经济衰退 (jīngjì shuāituì)

🇸🇮 recesija

🇮🇸 samdráttur

🇰🇿 рецессия

🇬🇪 რეცესია

🇦🇿 resessiya

🇲🇽 recesión

Etymology

The word 'recessing' originated from the Middle French word 'recesser', meaning 'to withdraw'. It was first used in the English language in the 15th century. Over time, 'recessing' has evolved to represent the act of withdrawing or taking a break in various contexts, from workplace practices to legal proceedings.

See also: recess, recessed, recession.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,989, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.