recessed

• Beschreibt etwas, das in eine Wand oder Oberfläche eingelassen, vertieft oder zurückgesetzt ist und oft eine Nische oder Aussparung bildet.

Describes something that is set back, hidden, or built into a wall or surface, often creating a niche or alcove.

1. Set back or indentedB2formal

   Built or placed in a hollow or alcove, set back from the main surface.

   Zurückgesetzt

   • The house has recessed windows that create a modern look.
   • Recessed lighting is popular in contemporary kitchens.
   • The shelves are recessed into the wall to save space.

   Synonymedepressedset backsunken

   Antonymebulgingextendedjuttingprojectingprotruding

2. Hidden or secludedB2formal

   Located in a remote or hidden position, away from view.

   Abgelegen und verborgen

   • The cabin is recessed deep in the forest.
   • A recessed alcove in the garden provides a quiet reading spot.
   • The entrance is recessed behind a row of tall bushes.

   Synonymeconcealedhiddenprivateremotesecludedsheltered

   Antonymeconspicuousexposedopenprominentvisible

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Pause oder die Unterbrechung einer Sitzung zu bezeichnen sowie etwas in eine verborgene oder vertiefte Position zu bringen.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking a break or suspending proceedings, or to set something back into a hidden or indented position.

1. Put into a recessB2formal

   To place something in a recess or set it back from the main surface.

   Einbetten

   • The architect recessed the shelves into the wall.
   • They recessed the lighting fixtures into the ceiling.
   • The cabinet was recessed to create more floor space.

   Synonymeembedindentinsetnicheset backsink

   Antonymeextendprojectprotrude

2. Make a recess inB2formal

   To create a hollow space or indentation in a surface.

   Eine Vertiefung anbringen

   • The sculptor recessed the figure into the stone.
   • They recessed the door frame to fit the new hinges.
   • The builder recessed the niche for the statue.

   Synonymecavedintgroovehollowindentnotchpockset back

3. Close at the end of a sessionB2formal

   To temporarily suspend or adjourn a meeting, court, or legislative session.

   Sitzung unterbrechen

   • The judge recessed the court until the next morning.
   • The committee recessed for lunch before continuing the debate.
   • Parliament recessed for the summer holidays.

   Synonymeadjournproroguesuspend

   Antonymeassembleconveneopen