recline

verb
UK: /rɪˈklaɪn/
US: /rɪˈklaɪn/

  1. To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.

    1. I like to recline after a long day.
    2. She chose to recline on the sofa while reading the book.

  2. To move something into a sloping position.

    1. You can recline the seat for more comfort.
    2. The dentist will recline the chair before he starts the cleaning.

Synonyms

slope rest incline lean lounge
recline noun

  1. The act of leaning or lying back in a relaxed position.

    1. He enjoys a good recline after dinner.
    2. The recline was comfortable after a hard day's work.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "recline" in English means: To lean or lie back in a relaxed position., To move something into a sloping position..

The phonetic transcription of "recline" is /rɪˈklaɪn/ in British English and /rɪˈklaɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recline": slope, rest, incline, lean, lounge.

Example usage of "recline": "I like to recline after a long day.". More examples on the page.