recline

• Verbo que indica el acto de inclinarse o echarse hacia atrás en una posición relajada, a menudo apoyando la espalda o el cuerpo sobre una superficie.

A verb used to indicate the act of leaning or lying back in a relaxed position, often with the back supported.

1. Lean backB1formal

   To move the upper part of the body backwards and down, often into a resting position.

   Recostarse hacia atrás

   • She reclined in her chair after a long day.
   • He reclined on the sofa to watch television.
   • The patient was asked to recline during the examination.

   Sinónimoslean backlollloungereposestretch out

   Antónimossitstandstraightenupright

2. Adjust to a sloping positionB1formal

   To cause something, such as a seat or chair, to move into a sloping or tilted position.

   Inclinar (un asiento)

   • He reclined his seat to get more comfortable on the flight.
   • She reclined the back of the chair to take a nap.
   • The driver reclined the driver's seat slightly.

   Sinónimosinclinelean backslanttilt

3. Rest comfortablyB1formal

   To lean or lie back in a comfortable, relaxed position.

   Recostarse

   • They reclined on the grass and looked at the stars.
   • He reclined against the pillows while reading.
   • She reclined in the hammock, enjoying the afternoon breeze.

   Sinónimoslean backlie downlollloungereposerestsprawl