n. a pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"

n. an enclosure that is set back or indented

n. an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

n. a small concavity

n. a state of abeyance or suspended business

v. close at the end of a session; "The court adjourned"

v. make a recess in; "recess the piece of wood"

v. put into a recess; "recess lights"