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He felt dizzy and had to lean against the wall for support.
lean [sth] against [sth]vtr + prep
(prop: [sth] up on [sth])
apoiar em, encostar em vt + prep
The thief leaned his ladder against the wall of the house.
lean against [sth]vi + prep
(be propped against [sth])
apoiar v int
The board is leaning against the wall.
lean backvi + adv
(recline)
recostar-se vp
reclinar-se vp
George leaned back in his armchair and sighed contentedly.
lean forwardvi + adv
(incline your body)
inclinar-se vp
Jackie leaned forward to hear what Claire was whispering.
lean manufacturingn
(efficiency in the production of goods)
produção otimizada sf
lean meatn
(animal flesh which is not fatty)
carne magra sf
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)
encostar-se em, apoiar-se contra vp + prep
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.
Não se encoste no parapeito dessa sacada, não é seguro! Se você se encostar no meu ombro enquanto andamos, vai tirar um pouco do peso do seu tornozelo machucado.
lean overvi + adv
(bend forwards or down)
inclinar-se vp
abaixar-se vp
I have to lean over to tie my shoe laces.
Eu tenho de me inclinar para amarrar meus sapatos.
lean overvi + adv
(bend sideways)
inclinar-se vp
In Pisa, there is a famous tower that leans over to one side.
Em Pisa, há uma famosa torre que se inclina para um lado.
lean toward [sth/sb], lean towards [sth/sb]vi + prep
(incline body in the direction of) (literal)
inclinar-se em direção a expres v
My grandmother often leans toward me in order to hear every word that I say.
lean-ton
(shed with slanted roof) (cabana com telhado inclinado)