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lean on

UK
/liːn ɒn/
US
/lin ɑn/

Translations

lean onverb
leaned on
Past Simple
leaned on
Past Participle
leaning on
Gerund
UK
/liːn ɒn/
US
/lin ɑn/
compter surAu sens de dépendre de quelqu’un ou de quelque chose pour obtenir de l’aide ou du soutien.
During tough times, she would lean on her friends for emotional support.
Dans les moments difficiles, elle comptait sur ses amis pour un soutien émotionnel.
s'appuyer surAu sens de se reposer contre quelque chose pour obtenir un appui physique.
He leaned on the railing while waiting for the bus.
Il s'appuyait sur la rambarde en attendant le bus.
Synonyms
rely on
depend on
count on
trust in
bank on

Definitions

lean onverb
To rely on someone or something for support or help.
During tough times, she would lean on her friends for emotional support.
To rest against something for support.
He leaned on the railing while waiting for the bus.
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