Present participle for to be dependent on someone or something, especially for support
“Well, I'm eighteen, and I still rely on my parents for all sorts of things.”
Present participle for to have faith, trust or confidence in someone or something
“We could always rely on him to come up with something solid.”
Present participle for to live off someone (or a system) parasitically
“They are only going to need to rely on welfare for a short period of time while they make the transition to paid employment.”
(of a proposition) Present participle for to believe as valid or correct
Present participle for to focus on as the most important element
(rest on/upon) Present participle for to be based on
Present participle for to consult for advice
(dependent on) Requiring someone or something for financial or other support
Subject to certain conditions
(dependent on/upon) Contingent on or determined by
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