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Definition of lean time - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
- During the recession, many families faced lean times.
- The company experienced lean times after the market crash.
- Artists often endure lean times before gaining fame.
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Expressions with lean
extend part of the body outside something
She leaned out of the window to see the parade.
move body forward or towards something
She had to lean in to hear him.
rest on something for physical support
He leaned on the wall to catch his breath.
times when resources are limited
Farmers often face lean times during droughts.
depend a lot on someone or something for help or support
She leans heavily on her friends during tough times.
rely on me for support
You can lean on me during tough times.
make extra effort to help or satisfy someone
She will lean over backwards to make her guests feel comfortable.
bend or incline the body in a particular direction
He had to lean towards the window to hear the conversation outside..
limited opportunities or resources
Job seekers found lean pickings in the small town.
person or thing that is tough and aggressive
The boxer is a lean, mean machine in the ring.
fit and strong with little body fat
The athlete trained hard to stay lean and mean.
make an effort with determination and perseverance
He leaned into his studies to improve his grades.
periods of time with little success or growth
The company struggled during the lean years.
appearance of being eager and ambitious
He had a lean and hungry look, ready to conquer the world.
rely on someone for help or comfort
She had to lean upon her friends during tough times.
move your upper body towards something
He leaned over to whisper in her ear.
rest on something for support
She leaned against the wall to catch her breath.
move the upper body backwards and down
She decided to lean back in her chair.
move your body towards the front
She had to lean forward to hear him better.
meat cut containing very little fat compared with other similar cuts
She chose lean meat for the stew to keep it healthy.
incline the body in a particular direction
She leaned toward the window to see outside.
time with reduced resources or opportunities
The company faced a lean period with low sales.
business approach focusing on efficient resource use and quick validation
The lean startup approach helped the company succeed quickly.
mindset focused on continuous improvement
Adopting lean thinking can lead to significant improvements in productivity.
Expressions with time
referring to the concept of time
We talked about time and its mysteries.
without being late
She arrived in time for the meeting.
require a long period to happen or be done
Good things take time to develop..
the deadline has passed, there is no more time
Time's up, please put your pencils down.
before the expected moment or deadline
The report was submitted ahead of time.
be available to do something
I don't have the time to meet today.
having no time left to finish something
We were out of time to submit the project.
use as much time as needed
Take your time to answer the question.
very soon, within a short time
The bus should arrive any time now.
gradually, events develop as months go on
As time goes by, friendships can fade or grow stronger.
true or existing in the past
At one time, this was a bustling town.
earlier than someone was born or could remember
The movie was made before my time, so I haven't seen it.
occurring earlier than someone's experience
The old office layout was before my time.
used to wish future success after failure
You missed the shot, but better luck next time.
exactly at the planned or expected time
The train arrived dead on time.
at twice the usual speed
The soldiers marched in double time to catch up..
allocate a specific period for an activity
He found the time to meet with his team every week.
tell someone the current time
Can you give me the time, please?
allow someone time to do something
Please give me time to finish my work before we leave.
period of difficulty or hardship
She had a hard time adjusting to the new job..
experience difficulty or hardship in a situation
She had a rough time adjusting to the new school.
experience difficulty doing something
She had a tough time finishing the project.
dislike or disapprove of something or someone
She has no time for rude people.
time passes quickly
I can't believe it's June already, how time flies.!
Terms related to lean time
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- French:période de vaches maigres, ...
- German:magere Zeiten, ...
- Italian:periodo di magra, ...
- Spanish:época de escasez, ...
- Portuguese:tempos difíceis, ...
- Chinese:拮据时期, ...
- Japanese:困窮期, ...
- Arabic:فَتْرَة شُحّ, ...
- Hebrew:תְּקוּפַת מַחְסוֹר, ...
- Russian:трудные времена, ...
- Ukrainian:важкі часи, ...
- Hindi:कठिन समय, ...
- Bengali:কষ্টের সময়, ...
- Catalan:temps difícils, ...
- Czech:hubené časy, ...
- Danish:trange tider, ...
- Dutch:magere tijd, ...
- Greek:δύσκολες εποχές, ...
- Hungarian:szűkös időszak, ...
- Khmer:គ្រាខ្វះខាត, ...
- Korean:어려운 시기, ...
- Persian:دوران تنگدستی, ...
- Polish:chude czasy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):tempos difíceis, ...
- Romanian:vremuri grele, ...
- Swedish:magra tider, ...
- Thai:ช่วงเวลาขาดแคลน, ...
- Turkish:kıt zamanlar, ...
- Vietnamese:thời kỳ khó khăn, ...
Definition of lean times - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
scarcitytimes when resources are limited
- Farmers often face lean times during droughts.
- During the economic recession, many businesses experienced lean times.
- Artists often go through lean times before gaining recognition.
Feedback:
Expressions with lean
extend part of the body outside something
She leaned out of the window to see the parade.
move body forward or towards something
She had to lean in to hear him.
rest on something for physical support
He leaned on the wall to catch his breath.
times when resources are limited
Farmers often face lean times during droughts.
depend a lot on someone or something for help or support
She leans heavily on her friends during tough times.
rely on me for support
You can lean on me during tough times.
make extra effort to help or satisfy someone
She will lean over backwards to make her guests feel comfortable.
bend or incline the body in a particular direction
He had to lean towards the window to hear the conversation outside..
limited opportunities or resources
Job seekers found lean pickings in the small town.
person or thing that is tough and aggressive
The boxer is a lean, mean machine in the ring.
fit and strong with little body fat
The athlete trained hard to stay lean and mean.
make an effort with determination and perseverance
He leaned into his studies to improve his grades.
periods of time with little success or growth
The company struggled during the lean years.
appearance of being eager and ambitious
He had a lean and hungry look, ready to conquer the world.
rely on someone for help or comfort
She had to lean upon her friends during tough times.
move your upper body towards something
He leaned over to whisper in her ear.
rest on something for support
She leaned against the wall to catch her breath.
move the upper body backwards and down
She decided to lean back in her chair.
move your body towards the front
She had to lean forward to hear him better.
meat cut containing very little fat compared with other similar cuts
She chose lean meat for the stew to keep it healthy.
incline the body in a particular direction
She leaned toward the window to see outside.
time with reduced resources or opportunities
The company faced a lean period with low sales.
business approach focusing on efficient resource use and quick validation
The lean startup approach helped the company succeed quickly.
mindset focused on continuous improvement
Adopting lean thinking can lead to significant improvements in productivity.
Expressions with time
referring to the concept of time
We talked about time and its mysteries.
without being late
She arrived in time for the meeting.
require a long period to happen or be done
Good things take time to develop..
the deadline has passed, there is no more time
Time's up, please put your pencils down.
before the expected moment or deadline
The report was submitted ahead of time.
be available to do something
I don't have the time to meet today.
having no time left to finish something
We were out of time to submit the project.
use as much time as needed
Take your time to answer the question.
very soon, within a short time
The bus should arrive any time now.
gradually, events develop as months go on
As time goes by, friendships can fade or grow stronger.
true or existing in the past
At one time, this was a bustling town.
earlier than someone was born or could remember
The movie was made before my time, so I haven't seen it.
occurring earlier than someone's experience
The old office layout was before my time.
used to wish future success after failure
You missed the shot, but better luck next time.
exactly at the planned or expected time
The train arrived dead on time.
at twice the usual speed
The soldiers marched in double time to catch up..
allocate a specific period for an activity
He found the time to meet with his team every week.
tell someone the current time
Can you give me the time, please?
allow someone time to do something
Please give me time to finish my work before we leave.
period of difficulty or hardship
She had a hard time adjusting to the new job..
experience difficulty or hardship in a situation
She had a rough time adjusting to the new school.
experience difficulty doing something
She had a tough time finishing the project.
dislike or disapprove of something or someone
She has no time for rude people.
time passes quickly
I can't believe it's June already, how time flies.!
Terms related to lean times
💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
View all translations of lean times
✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:temps de pénurie, ...
- German:magere Zeiten, ...
- Italian:tempi magri, ...
- Spanish:tiempos difíciles, ...
- Portuguese:tempos difíceis, ...
- Chinese:艰难时期, ...
- Japanese:資源が限られた時期, ...
- Arabic:أَوْقَات عَصِيبَة, ...
- Hebrew:זְמַנִּים קָשִׁים, ...
- Russian:тяжелые времена, ...
- Ukrainian:скрутні часи, ...
- Hindi:तंगी, ...
- Bengali:অভাবের সময়, ...
- Catalan:temps d'escassetat, ...
- Czech:hubené časy, ...
- Danish:magre tider, ...
- Dutch:magere tijden, ...
- Greek:δύσκολοι καιροί, ...
- Hungarian:szűkös idők, ...
- Khmer:គ្រាលំបាកខ្វះខាត, ...
- Korean:어려운 시기, ...
- Persian:زمانهای کمبود, ...
- Polish:chude czasy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):tempos difíceis, ...
- Romanian:vremuri grele, ...
- Swedish:svåra tider, ...
- Thai:ช่วงเวลาที่ขาดแคลน, ...
- Turkish:zor zamanlar, ...
- Vietnamese:thời kỳ thiếu thốn, ...
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