reliance

/ɹɪˈlaɪ.əns/
noun 4

Collocations

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(noun.)

ADJ

complete, total

considerable, great, heavy, strong

The team's strong reliance on one player became a problem when he got injured.

excessive, undue | misplaced | continued, continuing | growing, increasing | increased | reduced | self

QUANT

degree

The company operates with a considerable degree of reliance on computer systems.

VERB + RELIANCE

place

Many families place great reliance on their grandparents for childcare support.

act in

The government acted in reliance on the expert's report when making the policy decision.

increase | reduce

eliminate

Many families worked hard to eliminate their reliance on government assistance.

encourage

Learning to drive encourages a greater reliance on cars for getting around town.

lead to

PREP

in ~ on/upon

The company's decision to expand was made in reliance upon outdated market research from five years ago.

~ on/upon

Many developing countries have reduced their reliance on imported oil over the past decade.

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