lean on

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean, on.

   They sat there leaning on their elbows.

2. (переносно)To depend upon for support; to require assistance from.

   rest on for support

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.

1. Tom was leaning on a cane.

   Том опирался на трость. — odexed

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2. Tom leaned back on the couch.

   Том откинулся на спинку дивана. — marafon

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3. The old man leaned on his staff.

   Старик опёрся на посох. — odexed

   deDer alte Mann lehnte sich auf seinen Stock. — Esperantostern

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4. Tom doesn't have anyone to lean on.

   Тому не на кого опереться. — marafon

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5. Tom leaned on the window-sill.

   Том облокотился о подоконник. — Wezel

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• lean onUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean, on.
• lean inTo shift one's weight forward; to lean forward or towards something.
• lean intoUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean, into.