lean on

English

Verb

lean on (third-person singular simple present leans on, present participle leaning on, simple past and past participle leaned on)

Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see lean,‎ on.
(figuratively) To depend upon for support; to require assistance from.
To put pressure on; to attempt to compel a person to do something; to exert influence on.
He didn't make a donation until some of his customers leaned on him.
To criticize or reprimand for the purpose of changing behavior.

Translations

to depend upon someone's shoulder for support

Armenian: հենվել (hy) (henvel)
Maori: pahiwi

Polish: liczyć na impf

Anagrams

Nealon

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