recline

/ɹəˈklaɪn/

noun

  1. 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

  1. 1

    To cause to lean back; to bend back.

  2. 2

    To put in a resting position.

    She reclined her arms on the table and sighed.
  3. 3

    To lean back.

    to recline against a wall
  4. 4

    To put oneself in a resting position.

    to recline on a couch

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