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Lean on

To depend upon for support; to require assistance from.

📖 Definitions of "Lean on"

verb
  1. 1

    To depend upon for support; to require assistance from.

  2. 2

    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."

  3. 3

    To criticize or reprimand for the purpose of changing behavior.

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