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)
- To shift one's weight forward; to lean forward or towards something.
- 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.
- 2011, Sheryl Sandberg, Forrestal Lecture at the United States Naval Academy.
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