Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lean in

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.14 in modern English

Syllables: lean in
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To shift one's weight forward; to lean forward or towards something.

verb

To proactively take charge of a situation; to be bold in exerting one's will in a situation.

verb

To continue or strengthen a reaction in the face of criticism or disappointment; to redouble efforts despite setbacks and uncertainty from others.

Example Sentences

"2011, Sheryl Sandberg, Forrestal Lecture at the United States Naval Academy. We need to find a way for women to not drop out, but to lean in to their careers and give them the flexibility they need to stay in the workforce."

Inflected Forms

leans in (present, singular) leaning in (participle, present) leaned in (participle, past) leaned in (past) leant in (participle, past) leant in (past)

Phrases

lean into

Frequently Paired Words

lean into

Questions

What does lean in mean?: To shift one's weight forward; to lean forward or towards something.

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