How is the word опираться на translated from Russian to English

Переносить вес тела на что-то для опоры.

To rest your weight against something for support.

phrase
English translation
Lean on

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  • Она оперлась на перила и посмотрела вниз. She leaned on the railing and looked down.

  • Ты всегда можешь положиться на друзей. You can always lean on your friends.

  • Не опирайся на стеклянную дверь. Don't lean on the glass door.

  • Она полагалась на сестру после переезда. She leaned on her sister after the move.

  • Он опёрся на стойку, пока варился кофе. He leaned on the counter while the coffee brewed.

  • На кого ты полагаешься, когда на работе тяжело? Who do you lean on when work gets hard?

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FAQ about “опираться на”

How is “опираться на” translated from Russian?
“опираться на” translates into English as “Lean on”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “опираться на” mean?
Meaning of “опираться на”: Переносить вес тела на что-то для опоры. In English — “Lean on”.
What part of speech is “опираться на”?
“опираться на” is a phrase.
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