lean on

sich stützen auf, sich anlehnen an

Den Körper an etwas anlehnen, sodass es das eigene Gewicht trägt.

In einfachem Englisch: To rest your body against something so that it supports your weight.

• Do not lean on the glass.
• He leaned on a walking stick after the operation.
• She was leaning on the table with both hands.

So benutzt man es: lean on someone/something (She leaned on his shoulder while they waited.)

Synonyme: rest on, rest against

Häufige Wendungen: lean on something, lean on a wall

sich stützen auf, sich verlassen auf

Sich auf jemanden verlassen, um Hilfe, Kraft oder Trost zu erhalten.

In einfachem Englisch: To depend on someone for help, strength, or comfort.

• You can lean on me.
• She leaned on her sister after the funeral.
• Who do you lean on when things get difficult?

So benutzt man es: lean on someone for something (You can lean on your family for support.)

Synonyme: rely on, depend on

Häufige Wendungen: lean on someone, lean on friends

unter Druck setzen

Jemanden unter Druck setzen, damit er tut, was man will.

In einfachem Englisch: To pressure someone to do what you want.

• They leaned on me to sign.
• The mayor is leaning on officials to approve the project.
• Did anyone lean on you before you agreed?

So benutzt man es: lean on someone to do something (The manager leaned on us to work late.)

Synonyme: pressure, push, put pressure on

Häufige Wendungen: lean on someone, lean on officials

zurechtweisen

Jemanden streng zurechtweisen, damit er sein Verhalten ändert.

In einfachem Englisch: To criticize someone firmly so that they change their behavior.

• The coach leaned on the lazy players.
• Her teacher leaned on her about the missing homework.
• Stop leaning on him for every small mistake.

So benutzt man es: lean on someone about something (The coach leaned on him about his poor effort.)

Synonyme: tell off, reprimand

Häufige Wendungen: lean on someone, lean on students