Recline Meaning in English
word
ɹɪˈkɫaɪn
ri-KLYN
ɹɪklˈaɪn
ri-KLYN
Definition
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position, or to move something (like a seat) into a more horizontal position.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally, often about seats or people. Common with words like 'chair,' 'sofa,' or 'seat.' 'Recline' implies movement into a lying or slanted position, not sitting upright. Not interchangeable with 'lie down' (to fully lie on a surface).
Spanish: reclinarse - recostarsePortuguese (BR): reclinar - deitar-sePortuguese (PT): reclinar - deitar-seChinese (Simplified): 靠躺 - 倾斜（椅背）Chinese (Traditional): 靠躺 - 傾斜（椅背）Hindi: पीछे झुकना - लेट जानाArabic: يستلقي - يميل إلى الخلفBengali: হেলান দেওয়া - হেলান দিয়ে শোয়াRussian: откидываться - отклоняться назадJapanese: もたれる - 倒すVietnamese: ngả lưng - ngảKorean: 기대다 - 젖히다Turkish: yaslanmak - yatırmakUrdu: پیچھے جھکنا - لٹا دیناIndonesian: merebahkan - bersandar
Example Sentences
You can recline your seat on the plane for more comfort.
basic
She likes to recline on the sofa and read a book.
basic
The chair can recline to let you rest.
basic
I just want to recline and watch some TV after work.
natural
Don’t recline your seat so far back; there’s someone behind you.
natural
He slowly reclined in his chair, looking completely relaxed.
natural