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Definition lean in British English

lean verb

verb
/liːn/
1

to move your body so it is closer to or further from someone or something, for example by bending at the waist

Example

The other girl leaned forward to hear what was going on.

Example

I leaned over her shoulder to study the maps spread out on the table.

Example

Bigelow leaned across the desk and lowered his voice.

Synonyms and related words
balance bear yourself bend
2

to stand or be set at an angle against something for support instead of being upright

Example

Two of the walls lean slightly inwards.

Example

Corey leaned against the apple tree.

Example

He walked in, leaning heavily on a cane.

Synonyms and related words
occupy set exist
2.1

to put something at an angle against something for support

Example

John leaned his rake against the side of the barn.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin overturn
3

to tend to choose or support something

Example

She is leaning towards supporting military action.

Example

The board of directors is leaning in favour of supporting the merger.

Example

The decision to increase the budget hasn't been made, but the committee is leaning in that direction.

Synonyms and related words
think believe in say
Definition lean in British English