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He felt dizzy and had to lean against the wall for support.
Gli girava la testa e ha dovuto appoggiarsi al muro per tenersi in piedi.
lean [sth] against [sth]vtr + prep
(prop: [sth] up on [sth])
appoggiare su, poggiare su vtr
The thief leaned his ladder against the wall of the house.
Il ladro ha appoggiato la scala a pioli contro il muro della casa.
lean against [sth]vi + prep
(be propped against [sth])
essere appoggiato a vi
The board is leaning against the wall.
La tavola è appoggiata al muro.
lean backvi + adv
(recline)
appoggiarsi indietro
George leaned back in his armchair and sighed contentedly.
lean forwardvi + adv
(incline your body)
piegarsi in avanti v rif
lean manufacturingn
(efficiency in the production of goods)
produzione snella nf
lean meatn
(animal flesh which is not fatty)
carne magra nf
(carne magra)
magro nm
Jack Spratt could eat no fat, so his wife gave Jack only the lean meat.
lean on [sth], lean upon [sth]vi + prep
(rest your weight on)
appoggiarsi a v rif
Don't lean on the railing of this balcony - it isn't secure! If you will lean on my shoulder as we walk, it will take some of the weight off your sore ankle.
Non appoggiatevi alla balaustra del balcone, non è sicura!