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to lean on
01
contar con, apoyarse en
to rely on someone or something for assistance, guidance, etc.
Transitive: to lean on sb
información gramatical
composición morfológica
frasal
verbo de acción
regular
inseparable
partícula
on
verbo base
lean
presente
lean on
3.ª persona singular
leans on
participio presente
leaning on
pretérito simple
leaned on
participio pasado
leaned on
Ejemplos
The company has leaned on its loyal customers for years.
La empresa ha dependido de sus clientes leales durante años.
02
presionar, ejercer presión sobre
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
Ejemplos
The police leaned on the suspect until they confessed.
La policía presionó al sospechoso hasta que confesó.
03
apoyarse en, recurrir a
to rely on something, such as a wall, for physical support or stability
Transitive: to lean on a support structure
Ejemplos
The tired hiker is leaning on his walking stick for support.
El excursionista cansado se apoya en su bastón para sostenerse.
