Meaning & use
rely on
To depend on someone or something for help, support, or a needed result.
See it in a sentence
Small businesses often rely on loyal customers to survive during slow seasons.
You can rely on her to finish the project on time, no matter what.
A note on using this word
Rely on is always followed by an object; the noun form reliance is used differently, as in reliance on technology.
Words with a similar meaning
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