Lean over Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫin/ /ˈoʊvɝ
LEEN OH-vur
lˈiːn/ /ˈəʊvɐ
LEEN OH-vuh
التعريف
To move the upper part of your body forward and down over something, usually to get a closer look or reach something.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Often used with physical objects ('lean over the table', 'lean over the baby'). Neutral register. Can be confused with 'bend over' (more about the waist). Sometimes used figuratively (e.g., 'leaning over to help').
Spanish: inclinarse sobrePortuguese (BR): inclinar-se sobrePortuguese (PT): inclinar-se sobreChinese (Simplified): 俯身靠近Chinese (Traditional): 俯身靠近Hindi: झुकना (ऊपर की ओर)Arabic: يميل فوقBengali: ঝুঁকে পড়া - সামনে ঝোঁকাRussian: наклониться - нагнуться вперёдJapanese: 身を乗り出すVietnamese: nghiêng người ra phía trướcKorean: 몸을 숙이다 - 앞으로 숙이다Turkish: eğilmek - öne eğilmekUrdu: جھکناIndonesian: membungkuk ke depan
جمل نموذجية
Please lean over the table to see the map.
basic
She leaned over to pick up her pen.
basic
Don’t lean over the balcony, it’s dangerous.
basic
He leaned over and whispered something in my ear.
natural
Whenever she tells a secret, she always leans over first.
natural
"Can you lean over a bit? I can’t see the screen," he asked.
natural