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recessed

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɹiˈsɛst// UK //ɹˈiːsɛst// re·cessed

v. to move back or sink into a surface. You use this when something is pushed into a wall or floor so it is level with the surface around it.

v. to sink or move back into a surface or cavity. Often describes the installation of fixtures like lights or outlets into a wall.


SIMPLE

The carpenter recessed the light into the ceiling.

CONTEXTUAL

The electrician recessed the outlets into the wall to give the room a cleaner, more modern look.

COMPLEX

By recessing the shelves into the brickwork, the architect managed to create a seamless transition between the heavy stone and the lighter wooden display units.

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