Lean against Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫin/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
LEEN uh-GAYNST
lˈiːn/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
leen uh-GENST
Definition
To put part of your body or an object against something for support, usually so you don't fall or to rest.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for people or objects touching a vertical surface for support (like a wall, tree, or fence). Common collocations: 'lean against the wall', 'lean against a door'. Not used for lying down—use 'lie on' in that case.
Spanish: apoyarse en - recargarse enPortuguese (BR): encostar-se em - apoiar-se emPortuguese (PT): encostar-se a - apoiar-se emChinese (Simplified): 靠在 - 倚靠在Chinese (Traditional): 靠在 - 倚靠在Hindi: के सहारे टेक लगानाArabic: يتكئ على - يستند إلىBengali: হেলান দেওয়াRussian: прислонятьсяJapanese: 〜に寄りかかるVietnamese: tựa vàoKorean: 기대다Turkish: dayanmakUrdu: ٹیک لگاناIndonesian: bersandar pada
Example Sentences
He leans against the wall when he feels tired.
basic
The bike was leaning against the fence.
basic
You can lean against the tree to rest.
basic
She casually leaned against the door, waiting for her friend.
natural
Don’t lean against the fresh paint!
natural
He liked to lean against the balcony railing and watch the sunset.
natural