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recess

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/rɪˈsɛs/ · re-cess

A short period of time during which a group of people is temporarily allowed to leave a meeting or event.

Meanings

nounformal

A short period of time during which a group of people is temporarily allowed to leave a meeting or event.

ایک مختصر وقت جس کے دوران لوگوں کے گروہ کو ایک اجلاس یا واقعے سے عارضی طور پر چھوڑنے کی اجازت ہوتی ہے۔

وقفہ

waqfa

Synonyms

breakintermissionpauseاستراحتبریکپڑاؤ

Antonyms

continuationpersistenceتسلسلاستقامت

Common Collocations

  • school recess
  • summer recess
  • during recess

Example Sentences

Students often enjoy their recess by playing games outside.

طلبا اکثر اپنی وقفے کو باہر کھیل کر لطف اندوز ہوتے ہیں۔

Talaba aksar apni waqfa ko bahar khel kar lutf andoz hotay hain.

The teacher announced a recess after the first lesson.

استاد نے پہلے سبق کے بعد وقفہ اعلان کیا۔

Ustad ne pehle sabaq ke baad waqfa elan kiya.

During recess, students can socialize and relax.

وقفے کے دوران طلبا دوستی کر سکتے ہیں اور آرام کر سکتے ہیں۔

Waqfe ke dauran talaba dosti kar sakte hain aur aaram kar sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

process:Recess refers to a break, while process refers to a series of actions or steps taken to achieve an end.

Word Family

recessed
adjectiveگہرائی میں
recessing
verbوقفہ دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'recess' as a 'reset' for students during school.

Imagine children playing joyfully on a playground during recess.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "recessus" — a going back, retreat

First known use: 14th century

The term evolved from Latin 'recessus', moving into Middle French before entering English usage.