English · Phrasal verb Attested

lean on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean, on.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sử dụng ngoài nghĩa bóng hoặc thành ngữ: xem lean, on

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Where it’s used: Used American English

They sat there leaning on their elbows.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To depend upon for support; to require assistance from.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phụ thuộc vào, cần sự giúp đỡ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To put pressure on; to attempt to compel a person to do something; to exert influence on.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đặt áp lực, cố ép buộc

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “lean on” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean, on.

Is “lean on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.