Hledat
to lean on
[phrase form: lean]
01
spoléhat se na, opírat se o
to rely on someone or something for assistance, guidance, etc.
Transitive: to lean on sb
Example
The company has leaned on its loyal customers for years.
Společnost se opírala o své věrné zákazníky již mnoho let.
The community had leaned on the local charity for help during the crisis.
Komunita se během krize opírala o místní charitu pro pomoc.
02
vyvíjet nátlak na, tlačit na
to use threats or pressure to control someone's actions or decisions
Transitive: to lean on sb
Ditransitive: to lean on sb to do sth
Example
The police leaned on the suspect until they confessed.
Policie vyvíjela nátlak na podezřelého, dokud se nepřiznal.
The salesperson has leaned on the customer for weeks to close the deal.
Prodejce vyvíjel nátlak na zákazníka týdny, aby uzavřel obchod.
03
opřít se o, spolehnout se na
to rely on something, such as a wall, for physical support or stability
Transitive: to lean on a support structure
Example
The tired hiker is leaning on his walking stick for support.
Unavený turista se opřel o svou hůl pro oporu.
I was so exhausted that I leaned on the wall to steady myself.
Byl jsem tak unavený, že jsem se opřel o zeď, abych se udržel.
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