1. to depend on or trust in someone or something
Usage: usually followed by ‘on’ or ‘upon’

Examples

• I rely on my alarm clock to wake me up.
• You can rely on Sarah to keep a secret.
• The company relies heavily on overseas sales.
• Don’t rely upon the weather forecast too much.
• We rely on public transportation to get to work.
• The team relies on their captain for leadership.
• Many people rely on coffee to start their day.