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 always lean on me. She leans on her family a lot. Don't be afraid to lean on friends.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very 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

의지하다, 기대다

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。

감정적으로 또는 실질적으로 누군가에게 의지하다.

Base verb: lean

Particle: on

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

You can always lean on me.
你随时可以依靠我
Siempre puedes contar conmigo
いつでも頼ってくれていいよ
언제든 나한테 기대도 돼.
She leans on her family a lot.
她很依赖家人
Se apoya mucho en su familia
彼女は家族にとても頼っている
그녀는 가족에게 많이 의지한다.
Don't be afraid to lean on friends.
不要怕向朋友求助
No tengas miedo de apoyarte en los amigos
友達に頼ることを怖がるな
친구에게 의지하는 것을 두려워하지 마.

Context: support, dependency

Tone: supportive

From physically leaning on something.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal