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
