Synonyms for Recess (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a state of abeyance or suspended business):
deferral
WordNet sense 2 (a small concavity):
corner, niche, recession
WordNet sense 3 (an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)):
inlet
WordNet sense 4 (a pause from doing something (as work)):
break, respite
WordNet sense 5 (close at the end of a session):
adjourn, break up
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