lean on

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lean on

verb leans on · leaning on · leaned on · leant on

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean, on. They sat there leaning on their elbows.
figuratively To depend upon for support; to require assistance from. I wish to acknowledge my supervisors (including my unofficial supervisors) who I have leaned on greatly to create a thesis (hopefully) worth reading.
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.
To criticize or reprimand for the purpose of changing behavior.

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verb to depend upon someone's shoulder for support

Español	apoyar

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@misc{lean_on_2026,
  title = {lean on},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/lean%20on},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}