The chair was able to recline, which was a nice feature. His bad back meant a seat that could recline would be better for him.
To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc.; to place in a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand., To lean or incline; as, to recline against a wall., To assume, or to be in, a recumbent position; as, to recline on a couch., Having a reclining posture; leaning; reclining.
If you're into reclining at work (or home). I'd go with the Power Rest Executive Recline chair. Its pretty expensive, but man does it recline! www.stacksandstacks.com sell them.
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The time I sat in that row, the seats did not recline. They were uncomfortable. I try not to sit in them.
LATCH TO RELEASE THE REAR SEATS IS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK. The lever to recline the seats are in front of the seat belt latches on the seats. You just pull them up and your seats recline
To lay back.
stand
The opposite action of recline (lay back) would be to sit up.The opposite action of recline (lay down) would be to stand.The opposite position of reclined could be upright.
To recline; to lie still.
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Classicsafeway.com has them