# lean in

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To shift one's weight forward; to lean forward or towards something.
2. To proactively take charge of a situation; to be bold in exerting one's will in a situation.
3. To continue or strengthen a reaction in the face of criticism or disappointment; to redouble efforts despite setbacks and uncertainty from others.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lean-in