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Definition lean on in American English

lean on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to depend on someone

Example

Everybody needs someone to lean on in times of trouble.

Synonyms and related words
depend on rely on trust
2

to put pressure on someone in order to make them do something

Example

The Prime Minister's been leaning pretty heavily on her to resign.

Synonyms and related words
shanghai nag force
3

to press the horn of a car in a determined way

Example

The taxi driver was waiting out front, leaning on the horn.

Synonyms and related words
back up block in box in
Definition lean on in American English