recess

A break, pause or vacation.

"Spring recess offers a good chance to travel."

An inset, hole, space or opening.

"Put a generous recess behind the handle for finger space."

A time of play during the school day, usually on a playground; break, playtime.

"Students who do not listen in class will not play outside during recess."

To inset into something, or to recede.

"Recess the screw so it does not stick out."

To take or declare a break.

"Class will recess for 20 minutes."

To appoint, with a recess appointment.

Remote, distant (in time or place).