lean on
lean
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British pronunciation
/lˈiːn ˈɒn/

Définition et signification de « lean on » en anglais

to lean on
[phrase form: lean]
01

compter sur, s'appuyer sur

to rely on someone or something for assistance, guidance, etc.
Transitive: to lean on sb
to lean on definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The community had leaned on the local charity for help during the crisis.
La communauté s'était appuyée sur l'organisme de bienfaisance local pour obtenir de l'aide pendant la crise.
02

faire pression sur, exercer une pression sur

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
to lean on definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The salesperson has leaned on the customer for weeks to close the deal.
Le vendeur a mis la pression sur le client pendant des semaines pour conclure l'affaire.
03

s'appuyer sur, se reposer sur

to rely on something, such as a wall, for physical support or stability
Transitive: to lean on a support structure
to lean on definition and meaning
example
Exemples
I was so exhausted that I leaned on the wall to steady myself.
J'étais tellement épuisé que je me suis appuyé sur le mur pour me stabiliser.
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