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lean on

lean on(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. apoyarse en
After her husband died, Dora leaned on her brother for help with her children.Después de la muerte de su esposo, Dora se apoyó en su hermano para que la ayudara con sus hijos.
a. presionar
Hugo leaned on Manuel to withdraw his lawsuit, or suffer the consequences.Hugo presionó a Manuel para retirar su demanda, o sufriría las consecuencias.
a. reclinar en
Elena leaned her head on her mother's chest and fell asleep.Elena reclinó la cabeza en el pecho de su madre y se quedó dormida.
a. apoyarse en
Rita leaned on the wall outside the theater, waiting for the doors to open.Rita se apoyó en la pared afuera del teatro mientras esperaba que se abrieran las puertas.
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