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lean back

UK
/liːn bæk/
US
/lin bæk/

Translations

lean backverb
leaned back
Past Simple
leaned back
Past Participle
leaning back
Gerund
UK
/liːn bæk/
US
/lin bæk/
se pencher en arrière
She leaned back in her chair, enjoying the view from the balcony.
Elle s'est penchée en arrière sur sa chaise, profitant de la vue depuis le balcon.
Additional translations
s'appuyer en arrièreSe dit surtout lorsqu'on prend appui contre un dossier, un mur ou un support.
Synonyms
recline
rest
lounge
slouch
slope back

Definitions

lean backverb
To recline or rest against something, typically moving the upper body backward.
She leaned back in her chair, enjoying the view from the balcony.
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