recess

(noun) a state of abeyance or suspended business. Synonyms: deferral.

(noun) a small concavity. Synonyms: recession, niche, corner.

(noun) an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands). Synonyms: inlet.

(noun) an enclosure that is set back or indented. Synonyms: niche.

(noun) a pause from doing something (as work). Synonyms: respite, break, time out. Examples: "We took a 10-minute break." "He took time out to recuperate."

(verb) put into a recess. Example: "Recess lights."

(verb) make a recess in. Example: "Recess the piece of wood."

(verb) close at the end of a session. Synonyms: adjourn, break up. Example: "The court adjourned."