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to lean on
[phrase form: lean]
01
to rely on someone or something for assistance, guidance, etc.
Transitive: to lean on sb
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
inseparable
particle
on
base verb
lean
present tense
lean on
3rd person singular
leans on
present participle
leaning on
past simple
leaned on
past participle
leaned on
Examples
The company has leaned on its loyal customers for years.
02
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
Examples
The police leaned on the suspect until they confessed.
03
to rely on something, such as a wall, for physical support or stability
Transitive: to lean on a support structure
Examples
The tired hiker is leaning on his walking stick for support.
