rely

//rɪˈlaɪ//
B2Frequency Level 6Neutral
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Verb

relyInfinitive
relyPresent tense
reliedPast tense
reliedPast participle
relyingPresent participle
reliesThird-person singular
1

To depend on or trust in someone or something with confidence; to have faith that someone or something will provide support or help when needed.

We rely on public transportation to get to work every day.

2

To be dependent on something for proper functioning or success.

The company relies heavily on technology for its operations.