Pronunciation: /rɪˈklaɪn/
noun the act of reclining or a place for reclining
A1 I like to sit in a recline chair while watching TV.
A2 The recline of the airplane seat made it easier to sleep during the long flight.
B1 The recline of the office chair can be adjusted for maximum comfort.
B2 The luxury car comes with heated seats and a power recline feature.
C1 The first-class cabin on the plane had fully flat recline seats for a more comfortable journey.
C2 The recline function on the massage chair can be customized for different pressure points.
verb to lean or lie back in a relaxed position
A1 I like to recline on the sofa and watch TV.
A2 She reclined in the hammock and enjoyed the warm breeze.
B1 After a long day at work, I recline in my favorite armchair with a good book.
B2 The first class seats on the plane recline to a comfortable sleeping position.
C1 The therapist recommended that he recline on the massage table to relax his muscles.
C2 As the sun set, they reclined on the beach chairs and watched the waves crash against the shore.
formal She chose to recline on the chaise lounge while reading her book.
informal I'm just going to recline on the couch and watch some TV.
slang Let's recline on the grass and chill for a bit.
figurative As the sun set, the city seemed to recline into a peaceful slumber.
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