26984 words

recline

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
to lean or lie back with the upper part of your body in a nearly horizontal position:

Examples:

She was reclining elegantly on the sofa.
He reclined his head against/on my shoulder.
2
If you recline a chair, you change the position of its back so that it is in a leaning position.
3
to lean or lie back with the upper part of your body in a nearly horizontal position, or to cause (something) to lean back:

Examples:

[ I ] Hacker was reclining leisurely in an office chair, his legs propped up on a desk.
4
If a seat reclines, you can change the position of its back so that it is in a leaning position:

Examples:

[ I ] The bus has air conditioning and seats that recline/reclining seats.

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