relying (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /rɪˈlaɪɪŋ/
Definition
Depending on someone or something for support, help, or success.
Examples
She is relying on her friends to help her move.
The company is relying heavily on its new product launch.
You can always rely on him to be on time.
How to Use relying
- rely on (prepositional phrase)
- To depend on someone or something. — "You can rely on me for help."
- rely upon (prepositional phrase)
- To depend on someone or something (slightly more formal than 'rely on'). — "The community relies upon the local library for resources."
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