lean out

UK
/liːn aʊt/
US
/lin aʊt/

Translations

lean outverb
leaned out
Past Simple
leaned out
Past Participle
leaning out
Gerund
UK
/liːn aʊt/
US
/lin aʊt/
She leaned out of the window to get a better view.
Она высунулась из окна, чтобы лучше видеть.
Synonyms
hang out
stretch out
reach out

Definitions

lean outverb
To extend one's body or part of one's body out of something, such as a window or a vehicle.
She leaned out of the window to get a better view of the parade.
To reduce the amount of something, especially in terms of resources or personnel, to make it more efficient.
The company decided to lean out its operations to cut costs.