the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year

a small concavity

[ Syn: recess , niche , corner ]

the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service

[ Syn: recessional ]

the act of ceding back

[ Syn: ceding back ]

the act of becoming more distant

[ Syn: receding ]