recline

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de inclinar ou deitar o corpo para trás em posição relaxada, geralmente com apoio para as costas; também se refere a mover o encosto de uma poltrona ou cadeira para trás.

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.

   Recostar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimoslean backlollloungereposestretch out

   Antônimossitstandstraightenupright

2. Adjust to a sloping positionB1formal

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

   Inclinar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosinclinelean backslanttilt

3. Rest comfortablyB1formal

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

   Recostar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimoslean backlie downlollloungereposerestsprawl