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He felt dizzy and had to lean against the wall for support.
lean againstvtr
(prop [sth] up on [sth])
a rezema vb.tranz.
The thief leaned his ladder against the wall of the house.
lean against [sth]vi + prep
(be propped against [sth])
a fi sprijinit de, a fi rezemat de vb.+adj.+prep.
The board is leaning against the wall.
lean backvi + adv
(recline)
a se lăsa pe spate expr.vb.
George leaned back in his armchair and sighed contentedly.
lean forwardvi + adv
(incline your body)
a se apleca în față vb.reflex.
Jackie leaned forward to hear what Claire was whispering.
lean meatn
(animal flesh which is not fatty)
carne slabă s.f.
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)
a se rezema de vb.reflex.
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.
lean onvtr
figurative (rely on for support)
a se baza pe vb.reflex.
You can always lean on me.
lean overvi + adv
(bend forwards or down)
a se apleca vb.reflex.
I have to lean over to tie my shoe laces.
lean overvi + adv
(bend sideways)
a se apleca în lateral vb.reflex.
a fi înclinat vb.intranz.
In Pisa, there is a famous tower that leans over to one side.
lean toward [sth/sb], lean towards [sth/sb]vi + prep
(incline body in the direction of)
a se apleca spre vb.reflex.
My grandmother often leans toward me in order to hear every word that I say.