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to lean on
[phrase form: lean]
01
contar com, apoiar-se em
to rely on someone or something for assistance, guidance, etc.
Transitive: to lean on sb
Exemplos
The company has leaned on its loyal customers for years.
A empresa tem contado com seus clientes leais há anos.
The community had leaned on the local charity for help during the crisis.
A comunidade havia contado com a caridade local para obter ajuda durante a crise.
02
pressionar, exercer pressão 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
Exemplos
The police leaned on the suspect until they confessed.
A polícia pressionou o suspeito até que ele confessou.
The salesperson has leaned on the customer for weeks to close the deal.
O vendedor pressionou o cliente por semanas para fechar o negócio.
03
apoiar-se em, contar com
to rely on something, such as a wall, for physical support or stability
Transitive: to lean on a support structure
Exemplos
The tired hiker is leaning on his walking stick for support.
O caminhante cansado está apoiado em sua bengala para se sustentar.
I was so exhausted that I leaned on the wall to steady myself.
Eu estava tão exausto que me encostei na parede para me firmar.
