have been recessing

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of recess.
  recess

  noun

  temporary withdrawal or cessation from the usual work or activity.

Related Words

• closure
• hiatus
• holiday
• layoff
• lull
• pause
• respite
• suspension
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• vacation