rely on somebody
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Also seen as: rely on something
Meaning · English
depend on someone for help or support
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: trust in someone's ability
Register: neutral
Examples
I rely on my friend for advice
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “rely on somebody” mean?
depend on someone for help or support Literally: trust in someone's ability
Is “rely on somebody” formal or informal?
rely on somebody is generally neutral.