apoiar-se — meaning in English

English meaning

• lean verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.

Senses

apoiar-se is used for these senses in English:

• lean (Followed by against, on, or upon) To rest or rely, for support, comfort, to use as a hard surface for writing, etc.
• lean To press against.

lean — full definition

1. verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
2. verb To favor or tend toward a particular opinion, choice, or direction.
3. adjective Having little or no fat; thin and fit.
4. adjective Having very little of something, especially money or resources; scarce.

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