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- DictionaryLean·ing/ˈlēniNG/
noun
- 1. a tendency or partiality of a particular kind: "he is quite vocal about his political leanings"
to ( cause to) slope in one direction, or to move the top part of the body in a particular direction: She leaned forward and whispered something in my ear. I sat down next to Bernard, who leaned over to me and said "You're late." Lean your head back a little. That fence is leaning to the right.
Add to word list. a tendency to have positive feelings or attitudes about beliefs or opinions of a particular kind: Conservative groups rated Congressional members for their liberal leanings. (Definition of leaning from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
: to apply pressure to. They were leaning on the governor to pass the law. Examples of lean on in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web Now the European Union, which still leans on Russian LNG and has been reluctant to restrict imports, is preparing to roll out some measures of its own.
LEAN definition: 1. to (cause to) slope in one direction, or to move the top part of the body in a particular…. Learn more.
May 1, 2024 · The proposed definition faced strong opposition from several Democratic lawmakers, Jewish organizations as well as free speech advocates. In a letter sent to lawmakers Friday, the American Civil Liberties Union urged members to vote against the legislation, saying federal law already prohibits antisemitic discrimination and harassment. ...
verb. leaned in; leaning in; leans in. intransitive verb. : to persevere in spite of risk or difficulty. Then there's the racial justice crisis and making sure that we are leaning in during this time of recovery and crisis into the very important conversations around diversity and inclusion.
informal. C2. to try to make someone do what you want by threatening or persuading them: We may have to lean on them a little if we want our money. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of lean on someone/something from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
