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What does rely on mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word rely on? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To be confident in.
  2. To be dependent upon.
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A couple of years ago you could always rely on a lorry driver to give way and allow you to pass.
We rely on our muscles to walk, lift objects and climb stairs. However, in space muscles become weaker when there is no gravity to overcome.
At provincial level both associations rely on local accommodations to prevent fixture clashes in dual counties.
Do not rely on them for landing that assistant professor job, or anything else in academia.
We sing jingles, eat media recommended food and rely on the media to communicate with our dear ones.
The majority of studies rely on survey research alone and there appears to be little qualitative work.

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