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Definition lean on in British 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 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 belt up be on someone’s tail
3

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
Definition lean on in British English