lean in

See also: leanin'

English

Verb

lean in (third-person singular simple present leans in, present participle leaning in, simple past and past participle leaned in or leant in)

1. To shift one's weight forward; to lean forward or towards something.
2. (figurative) To proactively take charge of a situation; to be bold in exerting one's will in a situation.
   • 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.

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

See also

• lean into

Anagrams

• -ennial, Linean, Linnea, Nilean, inlane, linean