reliance (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈlaɪəns/
Definition
The state of depending on or trusting in someone or something for support, help, or success.
Examples
The company's reliance on a single supplier proved to be a major risk.
She has a strong reliance on her friends for emotional support.
His reliance on technology made him vulnerable when the internet went down.
How to Use reliance
- reliance on (prepositional phrase)
- The act of depending on someone or something. — "Their reliance on his expertise was evident in every decision they made."
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