1. (

• reclining

) the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position ;

1. (

• lean_back ,
• recline

) move the upper body backwards and down ;

2. (

• recline ,

) cause to recline; "She reclined her head on the pillow" ;

3. (

• recumb ,
• repose ,
• recline

) lean in a comfortable resting position; "He was reposing on the couch" ;