dependent
adjective
if you are dependent on someone or something, you need them in order to live or succeed
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adjective
if you are dependent on someone or something, you need them in order to live or succeed
in a situation where you have to obey a rule or a law
adjective
if you are answerable to someone, you have to explain to them the reasons for your actions or mistakes
protected or prevented from escaping by a guard
completely controlled or influenced by someone or something
strongly influenced by someone, so that you do what you think they want, or you copy them in some way
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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Open Dictionary
… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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