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relies

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈɫaɪz// UK //ɹɪlˈaɪz// re·lies

v. to need or depend on someone or something to work correctly or to be successful. You use this when you cannot do something alone.

v. to depend on someone or something with full trust or confidence; to be dependent on a particular factor for success or survival.


SIMPLE

The local economy relies on tourism.

CONTEXTUAL

Our team relies on clear communication to ensure that every project deadline is met without confusion.

COMPLEX

The modern global supply chain relies on a delicate balance of logistics and international cooperation, where a single delay can trigger a cascade of economic consequences.

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The verb is intransitive and almost always takes the preposition 'on' or 'upon' before the object.

Pitfall

The company relies of its staff.The company relies on its staff.Relies must be followed by the preposition 'on' or 'upon', not 'of'.

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