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lean into

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌliːn ˈɪntuː/

lean into means: To bend your body toward or against something.

verb

BEND TOWARDB1

To bend your body toward or against something.

  • Lean into the wind.
  • She leaned into the doorway to see inside.
  • The cyclist leaned into the sharp turn.

Similar words: bend into

Common phrases: lean into wind, lean into something

FULLY EMBRACEC1

To welcome something and take part in it fully, rather than holding back.

  • Lean into the joy of the moment.
  • The actor leaned into the silly humor of the role.
  • She is learning to lean into her feelings.

Similar words: embrace, welcome

Opposites: resist

Common phrases: lean into joy, lean into something

WORK HARDC1

To put a lot of effort into a task and keep working at it.

  • She leaned into her work.
  • We need to lean into the project this week.
  • He leaned into his training and improved quickly.

Similar words: work hard at, apply oneself to

Opposites: neglect

Common phrases: lean into work, lean into training

FACE DIFFICULTYC1

To accept a difficult or unpleasant situation and face it with determination.

  • Try to lean into the discomfort.
  • She leaned into the challenge instead of avoiding it.
  • We are leaning into difficult conversations about our future.

Similar words: face, confront, embrace

Opposites: avoid

Common phrases: lean into discomfort, lean into challenges

Questions about lean into

What does lean into mean?

To bend your body toward or against something.

What is lean into in other languages?

Türkçe: doğru eğilmek · Español: inclinarse hacia · Français: se pencher vers · Deutsch: sich hineinlehnen · Italiano: inclinarsi verso · 日本語: 身を傾ける

How do you pronounce lean into?

It is pronounced /ˌliːn ˈɪntuː/.

How do you use lean into in a sentence?

Lean into the wind. She leaned into the doorway to see inside.

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