rely

Definition

  • verb: to be dependent
  • synonyms: confide, depend, trust

Examples

  • You could always 'rely on' [='count on'] him to disagree. [=you could always be sure that he would disagree]

  • The economy may improve next year, but it's not something you can 'rely on'.

  • They 'rely on' a well for all their water.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Flight , Ready to take off Mayday, Mayday, Captain , We've lost both engines Both engines! No rely on motor Captain , ,We can get a view on runway We can't make it, We're turning back to La Guardia La Guardia Tower, Flight We're going to try to make Sully, We are too low (..)
    2016 Sully
  • (..) - Can you hear me? - Yes. - Do you have an ex-London permit? - Yes. Can you get Sunday afternoon off? - Yes. - Take this. It's quite precise. I rely on you to destroy it. Are you sure you can come? Yes. On your own, brother? No, I'm joining the Vicmans Community Hiking Group. (..)
    1984 1984
  • (..) but she does have an excellent territory, rich in food and water. Although the cubs are now as large as their mother, they still rely on her for their food. It will be another year before the cubs can hunt for themselves. Without their mother's skill and experience (..)
    2006 TvShow: Planet Earth Title: Mountains Season: 1 Episode 2