lean on

English

Verb

lean on (third-person singular simple present leans on, present participle leaning on, simple past and past participle leaned on)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean,‎ on.
2. (figurative) To depend upon for support; to require assistance from.
3. To put pressure on; to attempt to compel a person to do something; to exert influence on.

   He didn't make a donation until some of his customers leaned on him.

4. To criticize or reprimand for the purpose of changing behavior.

Translations

to depend upon someone's shoulder for support

• Armenian: հենվել (hy) (henvel)
• Maori: pahiwi
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• Polish: liczyć na impf

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