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lean on

verb

Definitions

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

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

  2. To depend upon for support

    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.

  3. To put pressure on

    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. ›+ 1 more definition

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

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