Definition of: recline

(ri·klīn′) v. ·clined, ·clin·ing v.i.
To assume a recumbent position; lie down or back.
—v.t. To cause to assume a recumbent position; lay down or back. See synonyms under LEAN¹, REST¹. [<L reclinare <re- back + clinare lean]
—rec·li·na·tion (rek′lə·nā′shən) noun
—re·clin′er noun