B2adjectivetechnologymediawork
US/rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
UK/rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
able to be trusted to work well or to do what you expect
In context
We need a reliable internet connection for our online meetings.
Wikipedia isn't always a reliable source for academic essays.
Tuan is the most reliable person on our team; he never misses a deadline.
Words that go with reliable
adjective + noun
- reliable sourceAlways check news from a reliable source before sharing it.
- reliable informationIt's hard to find reliable information about side effects online.
- reliable dataWe don't have reliable data on rural incomes.
- reliable partnerThe supplier has been a reliable partner for ten years.
adverb + adjective
- highly reliableJapanese cars are known for being highly reliable.
- completely reliableNo weather forecast is completely reliable.