lean on

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

   They sat there leaning on their elbows.

2. (figuratively)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 is a guy you can lean on.

   Том — хлопець, на якого можно покластися.

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2. Tom leaned on his cane.

   Том сперся на палицю.

   ruТом опёрся на свою палку.

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3. Lean on me.

   Покладись на мене.

   ruПоложитесь на меня.

   deVerlass dich auf mich.

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4. Don't lean too much on others.

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5. Tom was leaning on the fence.

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irregular · Lesson

• 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.