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to rely on
[phrase form: rely]
01
to have faith in someone or something
Transitive: to rely on sb/sth
Ditransitive: to rely on sb/sth to do sth
Examples
Parents often rely on teachers to provide a quality education for their children.
He knows he can rely on his colleagues to meet project deadlines.
02
to depend on someone or something for support and assistance
Transitive: to rely on sb/sth
Ditransitive: to rely on sb to do sth
Examples
The company relies on its dedicated employees to succeed.
He ca n't rely on public transportation to get to work on time, so he bought a car.
