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lean-to(dictionary)
lean-to(dictionary)
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Lean(medicine)
lean 2, adjective(dictionary)
Lean Operation(money)

lean 1, verb (oh)



[Language: Old English; Origin: hleonian]
[I always + adverb/preposition] to move or bend your body in a particular direction
lean forward/back/over etc
::They were leaning forward, facing each other.
::Lean back and enjoy the ride.
::She leant towards him and listened.

[I always + adverb/preposition] to support yourself in a sloping position against a wall or other surface
lean against/on
::He was leaning on the bridge, watching the boats go by.
[I,T always + adverb/preposition] to put something in a sloping position where it is supported, or to be in that position
lean (sth) against/on sth
::A huge mirror was leaning against the wall.
::He leant his bicycle against the fence.
[I] to slope or bend from an upright position
::trees leaning in the wind
lean on [lean on sb] phr v
to depend on someone for support and encouragement, especially at a difficult time
::The couple lean on each other for support.
informal to try to influence someone, especially by threatening them
::They won't pay unless you lean on them.
lean towards [lean towards sth] phr v
to tend to support, or begin to support, a particular set of opinions, beliefs etc
::Canada, the UK and Japan leant towards the US view.