What does "lean on" mean?

To depend on someone for support To rely on someone emotionally or practically.

How do you use "lean on" in a sentence?

You can lean on me anytime. She leaned on her family. He leaned on friends during the crisis.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

Meaning: To depend on someone for support

依靠某人获得支持

Apoyarse en alguien

頼りにする

누군가에게 의지하다

To rely on someone emotionally or practically.

在情感上或实际生活中依赖某人。

Depender de alguien emocional o prácticamente.

感情的にも実際的にも誰かに頼ること。

감정적으로나 실질적으로 누군가를 믿고 의지하는 것을 말한다.

Base verb: lean

Particle: on

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

You can lean on me anytime.
你随时可以依靠我
Puedes contar conmigo cuando quieras
いつでも頼ってくれていいよ
언제든 나한테 기대도 돼.
She leaned on her family.
她依靠了家人
Se apoyó en su familia
彼女は家族に頼った
그녀는 가족에게 의지했다.
He leaned on friends during the crisis.
危机期间他依靠了朋友们
Se apoyó en los amigos durante la crisis
彼は危機の間、友人を頼りにした
그는 위기 동안 친구들에게 의지했다.

Context: support, reliance, help

Tone: warm

From physically leaning for support.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal