rely
/rɪˈlaɪ/
verb
- To depend on someone or something for support, help, or to work correctly.
- You can rely on this map to find your way through the city.
- The team relies on their captain for leadership during tough games.
- I rely on my alarm clock to wake me up every morning.
- To trust that someone or something will do what is expected or needed.
- We rely on the bus schedule to be accurate so we aren't late.
- Farmers rely on rain to water their crops in the summer.
- She relies on her best friend to keep her secrets safe.