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to lean on
[phrase form: lean]
01
a conta pe, a se sprijini pe
to rely on someone or something for assistance, guidance, etc.
Transitive: to lean on sb
Exemple
The company has leaned on its loyal customers for years.
Compania s-a bazat pe clienții săi loiali de ani de zile.
02
a face presiuni asupra, a exercita presiune asupra
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
Exemple
The police leaned on the suspect until they confessed.
Poliția a făcut presiuni asupra suspectului până când a mărturisit.
03
a se sprijini pe, a se baza pe
to rely on something, such as a wall, for physical support or stability
Transitive: to lean on a support structure
Exemple
The tired hiker is leaning on his walking stick for support.
Excursionistul obosit se sprijină de bastonul său pentru sprijin.
