recline /rɪˈklaɪn/ verb FORMAL ↑Verb Endings for recline
F0 [I or T] to lean or lie back with the upper part of your body in a nearly horizontal position:
» She was reclining elegantly on the sofa.» He reclined his head against/on my shoulder.Thesaurus+: ↑Reclining , ↑Not holding the body uprightF0 [T] If you recline a chair, you change the position of its back so that it is in a leaning position.
Thesaurus+: ↑Reclining , ↑Not holding the body uprightreclining /-ɪŋ/ adjective [before noun]► F0» The coach has air conditioning and reclining seats.Thesaurus+: ↑Reclining , ↑Not holding the body upright
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