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Meaning of lean in | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To shift one's weight forward; to lean forward or towards something.
  2. To proactively take charge of a situation; to be bold in exerting one's will in a situation.
    figuratively
  3. To continue or strengthen a reaction in the face of criticism or disappointment; to redouble efforts despite setbacks and uncertainty from others.
    figuratively

Examples

“2011, Sheryl Sandberg, Forrestal Lecture⟳ at the United States Naval Academy. We need⟳ to find⟳ a way for women to not drop out, but to lean⟳ in to their careers and give⟳ them the flexibility they need⟳ to stay⟳ in the workforce.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

lean into lean on lean over backwards lean towards lean'd leaned

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