s'appuyer sur

Definitions of s'appuyer sur
  1. verb
    press against forcefully without moving
    synonyms: pousser, presser
    pousser
    move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
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    type of:
    appuyer sur, presser
    exert pressure or force to or upon
  2. verb
    rest on for support
    synonyms: compter sur, reposer sur, s'appuyer contre
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    type of:
    toucher, être contigu
    be in direct physical contact with; make contact
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