lean (EN)

verb, adjective, noun

verb “lean”

1. to tilt or slant away from being straight up
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   The tree leaned to the side after the storm.
2. (often followed by "to" or "towards") to tend to agree (with an opinion or choice)
   After much thought, she leaned toward choosing the blue dress for the party.
3. (followed by "against" or "on") to rest (on something for support)
   Tired from the long walk, she leaned against the tree, catching her breath.

adjective “lean”

1. not having much body fat
   After a year of healthy eating and exercise, Mark became noticeably leaner.
2. describing meat that does not have much fat
   She always chooses lean chicken breast for her diet to avoid extra fat.
3. not having much available, often referring to resources
   After losing his job, Mark had to adjust to a leaner lifestyle, cutting back on all non-essential expenses.
4. describing a way of working that is focused on being efficient and not wasteful
   The company's lean approach to production significantly reduced waste and increased profits.

noun “lean”

1. the part of meat that does not contain fat
   For dinner, she always preferred her steak with as much lean as possible, avoiding the fatty parts.