Lean down Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫin/ /ˈdaʊn
LEEN-down
lˈiːn/ /dˈaʊn
LEEN-down
Definition
To bend your body or upper part forward and downward, usually to get closer to something lower or to pick something up.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for physical movement, especially to lower yourself by bending at the waist. Common in instructions and everyday speech. Synonyms: 'bend down', 'stoop'. Often used before doing something low, like picking up or talking to a child.
Spanish: inclinarse - agacharsePortuguese (BR): abaixar-se - inclinar-sePortuguese (PT): baixar-se - inclinar-seChinese (Simplified): 俯下身 - 弯下腰Chinese (Traditional): 俯下身 - 彎下腰Hindi: झुकनाArabic: ينحني للأسفلBengali: ঝুঁকে পড়া - নিচু হওয়াRussian: наклониться - нагнутьсяJapanese: かがむ - 身をかがめるVietnamese: cúi xuốngKorean: 몸을 숙이다 - 허리를 굽히다Turkish: eğilmek - öne eğilmekUrdu: جھکنا - آگے جھکناIndonesian: membungkuk - menunduk
Example Sentences
Please lean down and pick up your pencil.
basic
She leaned down to tie her shoes.
basic
You need to lean down to see under the table.
basic
He leaned down and whispered something in my ear.
natural
If you lean down, you can smell the flowers better.
natural
The cat leaned down to drink from the bowl.
natural