DICTIONARY
recline
Definition
VERB
1.
intransitive
verb lie back: to lean
back into a supported sloping or horizontal position, usually in order to rest
or relax
2.
transitive and intransitive
verb tilt back: to tilt
back from an upright position, or make something tilt back
"These seats are more comfortable because they
recline."
[ 15th century. Directly or via French < Latin
reclinare "bend back or against" < clinare "bend" ]
re·clin·a·ble ADJECTIVE
rec·li·na·tion NOUN