lean (1) — EN↔HI

lean1

/liːn लीन्‌/ verb

( pt, pp leant /lent ले̮न्‍ट्‌/ or leaned /liːnd लीन्‍ड्‌/ )

1 [I] to move the top part of your body and head forwards, backwards or to the side सिर और शरीर के ऊपर के भाग को आगे, पीछे या पार्श्वों की ओर गति करना; झुकना, झुक जाना

He leaned across the table to pick up the phone.

She leaned out of the window and waved.

Just lean back and relax.

2 [I] to be in a position that is not straight or upright सीधी या खड़ी से भिन्‍न स्थिति में होना; तिरछे होना

That wardrobe leans to the right.

3 [I, T] lean (something) against/on something to rest against something so that it gives support; to put something in this position किसी वस्‍तु के सहारे शरीर आदि को टिकाना

She had to stop and lean on the gate.

Please don’t lean bicycles against this window.