RECLINE


Meaning of RECLINE in English

(~s, reclining, ~d)

1.

If you ~ on something, you sit or lie on it with the upper part of your body supported at an angle.

She proceeded to ~ on a chaise longue...

= lie

VERB: V prep

2.

When a seat ~s or when you ~ it, you lower the back so that it is more comfortable to sit in.

Air France first-class seats ~ almost like beds...

Ramesh had ~d his seat and was lying back smoking...

VERB: V, V n

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