Pronunciation: /ɒn trʌst/
noun a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something
A1 I rely on trust when working with my team.
A2 In our friendship, we always base our decisions on trust.
B1 The success of the project depends on trust between all parties involved.
B2 The business partnership was built on trust and mutual respect.
C1 The negotiations were conducted on trust, with both sides being honest and transparent.
C2 The company's reputation for reliability is based on trust established over many years of excellent service.
preposition indicating the basis or grounds for something
A1 I rely on trust when working with my colleagues.
A2 We agreed to proceed on trust that the project will be completed on time.
B1 The partnership was built on trust and mutual respect.
B2 The business deal was sealed on trust between the two companies.
C1 The success of the negotiation rested heavily on trust between the parties.
C2 The CEO's decision to invest in the new technology was based on trust in the research team.
formal The business deal was based on trust between the two companies.
informal I'll lend you my car, but it's on trust that you'll bring it back in one piece.
slang We're starting a new project together, so let's make sure we're all on trust.
figurative Their relationship was built on trust, like a strong foundation for a house.
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