Lean back Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫin/ /ˈbæk
LEEN-BAK
lˈiːn/ /bˈæk
leen-BAK
Definition
To move your upper body so that it rests against something behind you or is in a more relaxed, reclined position.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; often used with chairs or couches. Commonly paired with 'in your chair' or 'and relax.' Different from 'lean forward,' which means to move your upper body ahead. Can mean simply resting or showing relaxation or confidence.
Spanish: echarse hacia atrás - recostarsePortuguese (BR): recostar-se - inclinar-se para trásPortuguese (PT): recostar-se - inclinar-se para trásChinese (Simplified): 靠向后 - 向后靠Chinese (Traditional): 向後靠 - 靠向後Hindi: पीछे झुकनाArabic: يميل إلى الخلف - يستند إلى الخلفBengali: হেলান দিয়ে বসা - পিছন দিকে ঝোঁকাRussian: отклониться назад - откинутьсяJapanese: 背もたれにもたれる - 後ろに寄りかかるVietnamese: ngả lưng ra sau - tựa lưng ra sauKorean: 뒤로 기대다 - 뒤로 젖히다Turkish: arkaya yaslanmakUrdu: پیچھے ٹیک لگا کر بیٹھناIndonesian: bersandar ke belakang - menyandarkan badan
Example Sentences
Please lean back in your chair and relax.
basic
He likes to lean back when he watches TV.
basic
Do not lean back too far, or you might fall.
basic
She leaned back and closed her eyes, enjoying the sunshine.
natural
Whenever I lean back, the chair creaks loudly.
natural
He just leaned back and smiled, saying nothing.
natural