LEARNit Dictionary
lean on
phrasal verb
1
to depend on somebody/something for help and support
تکیه کردن به, اتکا کردن, اعتماد کردن به
synonym
rely
2
to try to influence somebody by threatening them
فشار آوردن به, تحتفشار قرار دادن, تحت تأثیر قرار دادن با تهدید
The government has been leaning on the TV company not to broadcast the show.