rests on, relies on, is based on
1. to be supported by; to depend on; to be founded upon
The success of the project rests on careful planning.
O sucesso do projeto repousa em planejamento cuidadoso.
2. to lie or be positioned on top of something
The book rests on the table.
O livro repousa em cima da mesa.
3. to be based or grounded in something abstract
His argument rests on weak evidence.
Seu argumento repousa em evidências fracas.
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