lean into
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean, intoUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean, into.
» Tom leaned back into his chair.
Meaning
4 sensesUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean, into.
To make an effort with; to work hard at; to show determination and perseverance.
To embrace; to experience fully or respond to wholeheartedly.
To take on or embrace something difficult or unpleasant, usually through determination or perseverance; to find a way to benefit from, or alleviate the harm of, risk, uncertainty and difficult situations.
Examples
7 sentencesTom leaned back into his chair.
Matthew leaned back into his seat.
She leaned into him as they laughed.
She leaned into him as they spoke.
Tom is really leaning into being an asshole.
Forms
leans into, leaning into, leaned into, leaned into| Base form | lean into · to lean into |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | leans into |
| Present participle | leaning into |
| Past simple | leaned into / leant into |
| Past participle | leaned into / leant into |
irregular · Lesson
Phrasal verbs
3 phrasal verbsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb