lean on

verb3

1. •
   (figurative) To depend upon for support; to require assistance from.

   • I wish to acknowledge my supervisors (including my unofficial supervisors) who I have leaned on greatly to create a thesis (hopefully) worth reading. — 2020
2. •
   To put pressure on; to attempt to compel a person to do something; to exert influence on.

   • He didn't make a donation until some of his customers leaned on him.
3. •
   To criticize or reprimand for the purpose of changing behavior.