rely on

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rely on

Many people rely on public transportation to get to work.

Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To be dependent on someone or something for support, maintenance, or function: To require someone or something for a particular need, often for survival or basic operation.
    • To place trust or confidence in someone or something: To believe that someone or something is dependable and will act or perform as expected.
Usage and Examples

  • Verb (Dependence):

    • Many students rely on scholarships to pay for their education.
    • This coastal town relies on tourism for its economy.
    • The device relies on solar power to operate.

  • Verb (Trust/Confidence):

    • You can rely on her to keep a secret.
    • Don't rely on that old map; it's probably outdated.
    • I rely on my assistant to manage the schedule.
Advanced Usage and Nuances

  • "Rely on" vs. "Depend on": These are often interchangeable. However, "rely on" can place slightly more emphasis on trust and confidence, while "depend on" can emphasize necessity or functional requirement.

    • I depend on my glasses to read. (Functional necessity)
    • I rely on my friend for good advice. (Trust in judgment)

  • Used with abstract concepts: "Rely on" can be used with intangible qualities like discretion, judgment, or instinct.

    • A good detective relies on intuition as much as evidence.
Variants and Related Words
  • Reliable (adjective): Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
    • He is a reliable employee who always meets deadlines.
  • Reliance (noun): The state of depending on or trusting in someone or something.
    • Our reliance on technology grows every year.
  • Reliant (adjective): Dependent on someone or something.
    • The country is heavily reliant on imported oil.
Synonyms
  • Depend on: To be determined or influenced by.
  • Count on: To expect something to happen or to trust someone to do something (often used in promises or assurances).
    • You can count on me to be there.
  • Bank on: To base one's hopes or plans on something happening (informal).
    • They're banking on good weather for the picnic.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Fall back on: To use something or depend on someone when other plans have failed or when you are in difficulty.
    • If I don't get the job, I can fall back on my savings for a while.
Idioms and Common Phrases
  • Rely on one's own two feet: To be independent and self-sufficient.
    • After college, he had to learn to rely on his own two feet.
  • Rely on the kindness of strangers: To be dependent on the goodwill of people one does not know (a reference often associated with Tennessee Williams' play ).
    • Lost and without money, she had to rely on the kindness of strangers.
rely on

Many people rely on public transportation to get to work.

Verb
  1. be dependent on, as for support or maintenance
    • elderly parents often depend on their adult children
  2. put trust in with confidence
    • she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough
    • you can rely on his discretion

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