Dictionary entryCEFR C1noun
reliance
IPA pronunciation: /rɪˈlaɪəns/
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зависимость, опора
English definition
The state of depending on someone or something for help or support.
Example
The company's heavy reliance on fossil fuels is a concern for environmentalists.
Collocations
- reliance on
- heavy reliance
- self-reliance
- reduce reliance
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