dependency trap

dɪˈpɛndənsi træp

Definition

Definition of dependency trap - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

reliancesituation where one becomes reliant on something

He fell into a dependency trap with his medication.

business

TECH.

economic condition where aid creates reliance

TECH.

The country is in a dependency trap due to foreign aid.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with dependency

co-dependency

excessive emotional reliance on another person

Their co-dependency made it hard for them to be apart.

chemical dependency

condition where someone cannot stop using drugs or alcohol

He sought help for his chemical dependency.

dependency culture

way of life characterized by reliance on state benefits

The community struggled to break free from the dependency culture.

dependency ratio

ratio of dependents to working-age population

The dependency ratio is crucial for planning social services.

functional dependency

constraint where one field set fixes another's value

A key fixes other fields' values under a functional dependency.

alcohol dependency

condition where someone feels unable to stop drinking alcoholic drinks

His doctor suggested counseling to address his growing alcohol dependency.

Expressions with trap

tourist trap

place exploiting tourists with overpriced goods

The souvenir shop was just a tourist trap.

thirst trap

sexy selfie posted to get attention

She posted a thirst trap on Instagram to get likes.

debt trap

situation where someone cannot repay debt and borrows more

He fell into a debt trap after losing his job.

elephant trap

big or obvious error that is easy to avoid yet often overlooked

Overconfidence is a classic elephant trap in strategic planning..

caught in a trap

adj.

unable to escape a difficult situation

He felt caught in a trap with no way out.

fall into a trap

be caught in a deceptive or dangerous situation

He fell into a trap set by the scammer.

spring a trap

cause a trap to close suddenly

The hunter sprang a trap to catch the rabbit.

keep one's trap shut

remain silent or keep a secret

He was told to keep his trap shut about the plan.

mind like a bear trap

very quick and strong memory or intelligence

She has a mind like a bear trap.

shut one's trap

stop complaining or arguing

She finally shut her trap after realizing she was wrong.

Examples of dependency trap in a sentence

The welfare system created a dependency trap for many.
The dependency trap hindered the nation's economic growth.
Escaping the dependency trap requires sustainable development strategies.

View all translations of dependency trap

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:piège de la dépendance, piège de dépendance, ...
German:Abhängigkeitsfalle, wirtschaftliche Abhängigkeitsfalle, ...
Italian:trappola della dipendenza, ...
Spanish:trampa de la dependencia, ...
Portuguese:armadilha de dependência, armadilha da dependência, ...
Chinese:依赖陷阱, 援助陷阱, ...
Japanese:依存の罠, 経済援助の罠, ...
Arabic:فَخّ الاعتماد, فَخُّ الاِعْتِماد, ...
Hebrew:מַלְכּוֹדֶת תָּלוּת, מַלְכּוֹדֶת תְּלוּת, ...
Russian:ловушка зависимости, ...
Ukrainian:пастка залежності, ...
Hindi:निर्भरता की स्थिति, आर्थिक सहायता जाल, ...
Bengali:নির্ভরশীলতার ফাঁদ, অর্থনৈতিক নির্ভরশীলতার ফাঁদ, ...
Catalan:trampa de dependència, trampa d'ajuda econòmica, ...
Czech:past závislosti, stav závislosti na pomoci, ...
Danish:afhængighedsspiral, økonomisk afhængighedsfælde, ...
Dutch:afhankelijkheidsval, economische afhankelijkheidsval, ...
Greek:παγίδα εξάρτησης, οικονομική παγίδα εξάρτησης, ...
Hungarian:függőségi csapda, segélyfüggőségi csapda, ...
Khmer:អន្ទាក់នៃការពឹងផ្អែក, ស្ថានភាពសេដ្ឋកិច្ចដែលជំនួយធ្វើឱ្យពឹងផ្អែកលើជំនួយជានិច្ច, ...
Korean:의존 함정, 경제적 의존 함정, ...
Persian:دام وابستگی, تله کمک اقتصادی, ...
Polish:pułapka zależności, pułapka zależności ekonomicznej, ...
Portuguese (BR):armadilha de dependência, armadilha da dependência, ...
Romanian:capcana dependenței, capcană a ajutorului, ...
Swedish:beroendefälla, ekonomisk beroendefälla, ...
Thai:กับดักการพึ่งพา, กับดักความช่วยเหลือทางเศรษฐกิจ, ...
Turkish:bağımlılık tuzağı, ekonomik yardım tuzağı, ...
Vietnamese:cái bẫy lệ thuộc, bẫy viện trợ kinh tế, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “d”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.