Pronunciations (2)
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/ɹɪˈlaɪ/
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ɹɪˈlaɪ
Verb
To trust; to have confidence in.
Usage- Intransitive
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I relied on "George" and "Fred"—the autopilot and the flight director—to fly the airplane while I worked my way through […]
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Shepard: You can't rely on anyone. Sounds harsh, but it's true. Shepard: It comes down to doing what you think is right--and damn everyone else.
Hodgson also has Wayne Rooney to call on once he has served a two-match suspension at the start of the tournament - and it is abundantly clear England will rely as heavily as ever on his ability to shape the outcome of important games.
A “moving platform” scheme[…]is more technologically ambitious than maglev trains even though it relies on conventional rails. Local trains would use side-by-side rails to roll alongside intercity trains and allow passengers to switch trains by stepping through docking bays.
To depend; to be dependent upon.
Usage- Intransitive
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The city relies on the subway system.
[…] recall that birds that rely more on their legs for foraging tend to rely less on their wings, and vice versa.
To be intellectually contingent from; to stem from.
Usage- Intransitive
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Parts I and IV of the Court's opinion, and Part III except insofar as it relies upon legislative history
To fasten, fix, attach
Usage- Obsolete
- Transitive
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Therefore [they] must needs relye their faithe upon the sillie Ministers faithlesse fidelitie.
To bring together again; to rally.
Usage- Obsolete
- Transitive
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Petrius, that was a noble knyght, and bolde and hardy, relied his peple a-boute hym,
Verb
have faith or confidence in
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you can count on me to help you any time
Look to your friends for support
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You can bet on that!
Depend on your family in times of crisis