Rely on

1- Rely on (sb/sth) : to trust someone or something or to expect them to behave in a particular way
2- Rely on (sb/sth) : to need a particular thing or the help and support of someone or something in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed

• Examples in context:

1- The poll finds that neither the pro- nor anti-nuclear lobby can rely on a clear majority of public support.
1- Time banks help build a sense of community where people know neighbours and can rely on each other for support.
2- Whether we like it or not, some people still rely on whale oil to light their homes for practical and/or decorative purposes.

2- The Obama plan is based on, and an improvement of, the current insurance system, which most Americans continue to rely on, and leaves Medicare intact for older and disabled Americans.
2- In order to deliver this life-saving work, the British Red Cross relies on raising funds from a variety of sources, with more than half its income coming from donations from individuals.
2- Obama starts from a different premise: that the tools we rely on to combat terrorism should be grounded in the rule of law and subject to congressional and judicial review.
2- Mobile phone antennas are similar to microwave ovens. While both rely on electromagnetic radiation, the radio waves in mobile phones are lower in radio frequency (RE). However, the concern is that the lower frequency radio waves that mobile phones rely on may also be dangerous.

Confiar en/depender de/contar con algo/alguien (para algo/hacer algo)
Necesitar algo o la ayuda y el apoyo de alguien o algo para continuar, funcionar o tener éxito


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