Lean out of Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫin/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
LEEN-owt-uhv
lˈiːn/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
leen-OWT-ov
Definition
To move the upper part of your body outside through an opening, such as a window or a door, while the lower part stays inside.
Usage & Nuances
Common in warnings: 'Don't lean out of the window.' Suggests only part of the body is outside. Usually followed by what you are leaning out of ('window', 'car'). Not used for fully exiting. Formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: asomarse porPortuguese (BR): se inclinar para fora dePortuguese (PT): inclinar-se para fora deChinese (Simplified): 探出...之外Chinese (Traditional): 探出…之外Hindi: के बाहर झुकनाArabic: يطل منBengali: বাইরে ঝুঁকে পড়াRussian: высовываться изJapanese: 〜から身を乗り出すVietnamese: nghiêng người ra khỏiKorean: 밖으로 몸을 내밀다Turkish: dışarıya sarkmakUrdu: سے باہر جھکناIndonesian: membungkukkan badan keluar dari
Example Sentences
Never lean out of the window on a moving train.
basic
He tried to lean out of the car to see better.
basic
Do not lean out of the balcony; it's dangerous.
basic
Kids love to lean out of bus windows and wave at people.
natural
She leaned out of the window to catch a breeze on the hot afternoon.
natural
Don't lean out of the door while the bus is moving—seriously, it's not safe!
natural