rely

S2 W1

BrE /rəˈlaɪ/ AmE /rəˈlaɪ/

verb en → es

past relied pp relied ing relying

1 DEPEND ON [transitive] A2

to depend on someone or something for help, support, etc.

confiar en, depender de

  • rely on somebody/something

Collocations rely on friends · rely on the weather

  • She relies on her family for support.

    Ella confía en su familia para apoyo.

2 BELIEVE [transitive] B1

to believe that something is true or will happen

creer que, suponer que

  • rely on the fact/idea/suggestion that

Collocations rely on the idea that · rely on the suggestion that

  • We can rely on the fact that it will rain tomorrow.

    Podemos confiar en el hecho de que lloverá mañana.

Phrasal verbs

rely on somebody DEPEND ON SOMEONE B1

confiar en alguien

  • He relies on his wife for emotional support.

    Él confía en su esposa para apoyo emocional.

rely on something DEPEND ON SOMETHING B1

confiar en algo

  • They rely on the internet for information.

    Confían en Internet para información.