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Meaning of recline

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

recline

Pronunciation:/ɹəˈklaɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A mechanism for lowering the back of a seat to support a less upright position; Also, the action of lowering the back using such a mechanism.

verb

Definitions

  1. To cause to lean back; to bend back.

  2. To put in a resting position.

    Example: She reclined her arms on the table and sighed.

  3. To lean back.

    Example: to recline against a wall

  4. To put oneself in a resting position.

    Example: to recline on a couch