rely

heavily, a lot, strongly

Small businesses rely heavily on their regular customers to keep their operations going.

be forced to, have to, must

During the pandemic, many small businesses had to rely on online sales to survive.

for

My family relies on public transport for getting around the city every day.

safely

We can safely rely on the bus arriving on time during rush hour.

simply

Young students simply rely on their parents for help with homework.

can/could no longer

After the scandal, the company could no longer rely on its customers' trust.

for

You can always rely on Sarah for honest advice when you need it.