recline

American  

[ri-klahyn] / rɪˈklaɪn /

verb (used without object)

reclined, reclining

1. to lean or lie back; rest in a recumbent position.

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verb (used with object)

reclined, reclining

1. to cause to lean back on something; place in a recumbent position.

recline British  

/ rɪˈklaɪn, ˌrɛklɪˈneɪʃən /

verb

1. to rest or cause to rest in a leaning position

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Other Word Forms

• half-reclined adjective
• half-reclining adjective
• reclinable adjective
• reclination noun
• unreclined adjective
• unreclining adjective

Etymology

Origin of recline

1375–1425; late Middle English reclinen < Latin reclīnāre, equivalent to re- re- + clīnāre to lean ¹

Example Sentences

In other cases, the industrious gizmos recline in circulating baths of fluid, which ferries away the heat they generate, enabling them to function at very high speeds, known as "overclocking".

From BBC

In the lower half, Marat reclines in a coffin-like bath, topped with a board and a green cloth.

From The Wall Street Journal

In another, a smiling Clinton reclines in a tub with his arms behind his head.

From The Wall Street Journal

It projects great image quality, comfortable, reclining leather seats and best-in-class speakers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dress warmly and take a blanket or reclining chair to get comfortable, and let your eyesight adapt to the dark.

From BBC

Related Words

• loll
• lounge
• sprawl
• stretch out