Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lean-forward

Verb Phrase

/liːn ˈfɔːrwərd/

Definition

To incline one’s body towards something in a forward direction.

Examples

She lean-forward to hear him better over the noise of the crowd.
During the presentation, the speaker asked everyone to lean-forward for a better view of the slides.

Meaning

The phrase ‘lean-forward’ often implies a physical action of moving the upper body toward something, typically to pay closer attention or show interest.