rely on somebody

rely on somebody
reˈly on/upon sb/sth derived
1. to need or depend on sb/sth

As babies, we rely entirely on others for food.

\rely on somebody to do sth

These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work.

\rely on somebody doing sth

The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low.

2. to trust or have faith in sb/sth

You should rely on your own judgement.

\rely on somebody to do sth

You can rely on me to keep your secret.

He can't be relied on to tell the truth.

Main entry:relyderived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • rely upon somebody — reˈly on/upon sb/sth derived 1. to need or depend on sb/sth • As babies, we rely entirely on others for food. • rely upon somebody to do sth These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work. • rely upon somebody doing sth The industry …   Useful english dictionary

  • rely on — verb 1. put trust in with confidence she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough you can rely on his discretion • Syn: ↑depend on, ↑depend upon, ↑rely upon • Verb Frames: Somebody s something …   Useful english dictionary

  • rely — re|ly W2S2 [rıˈlaı] v past tense and past participle relied present participle relying third person singular relies rely on/upon / [rely on/upon sb/sth] phr v [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: relier, from Latin religare to tie back ] …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • rely upon — verb put trust in with confidence she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough you can rely on his discretion • Syn: ↑depend on, ↑depend upon, ↑rely on • Verb Frames: Somebody s something …   Useful english dictionary

  • bank on somebody — ˈbank on sb/sth derived to rely on sb/sth • I m banking on your help. • ‘I m sure he ll help.’ ‘ Don t bank on it (= it is not likely to happen).’ • bank on somebody to do sth …   Useful english dictionary

  • in somebody's capable hands — in sb s capable, safe, etc. ˈhands idiom being taken care of or dealt with by sb that you think you can rely on • Can I leave these queries in your capable hands? Main entry: ↑handidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • in somebody's safe hands — in sb s capable, safe, etc. ˈhands idiom being taken care of or dealt with by sb that you think you can rely on • Can I leave these queries in your capable hands? Main entry: ↑handidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • look to somebody for something — ˈlook to sb for sth | ˈlook to sb to do sth derived (formal) to rely on or expect sb to provide sth or do sth • We are looking to you for help. Main entry: ↑lookderived …   Useful english dictionary

  • look to somebody to do something — ˈlook to sb for sth | ˈlook to sb to do sth derived (formal) to rely on or expect sb to provide sth or do sth • We are looking to you for help. Main entry: ↑lookderived …   Useful english dictionary

  • pin (all) your hopes on somebody — ˌpin (all) your ˈhopes on sb/sth | ˌpin your ˈfaith on sb/sth idiom to rely on sb/sth completely for success or help • The company is pinning its hopes on the new project. Main entry: ↑pinidiom …   Useful english dictionary

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