vt having a reclining posture; leaning; reclining.
2. recline ·vi to lean or incline; as, to recline against a wall.
3. recline ·vi to assume, or to be in, a recumbent position; as, to recline on a couch.
4. recline ·vt to cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, ·etc.; to place in a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand.