recessed

• Describe algo que está colocado con un hueco o hundimiento, oculto o empotrado en una pared o superficie, a menudo formando un nicho o hueco.

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.

   empotrado, hundido

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdepressedset backsunken

   Antónimosbulgingextendedjuttingprojectingprotruding

2. Hidden or secludedB2formal

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

   escondido o apartado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosconcealedhiddenprivateremotesecludedsheltered

   Antónimosconspicuousexposedopenprominentvisible

• Verbo que significa hacer un receso o interrumpir temporalmente una sesión, y también colocar algo en una posición oculta o empotrada.

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.

   Empotrar en un hueco

   • 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.

   Sinónimosembedindentinsetnicheset backsink

   Antónimosextendprojectprotrude

2. Make a recess inB2formal

   To create a hollow space or indentation in a surface.

   Hacer un hueco o rebaje

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscavedintgroovehollowindentnotchpockset back

3. Close at the end of a sessionB2formal

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

   suspender (una sesión)

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

   Sinónimosadjournproroguesuspend

   Antónimosassembleconveneopen