count on

verb

1. intr, preposition to rely or depend on

Idioms and Phrases

Also, count upon . Rely on, depend on, as in You can always count on Kent to be punctual , or Carol was counting upon getting a raise in spring . [First half of 1600s]

Example Sentences

By last Monday, when Lincoln Riley called him into his office to tell him he was the new starter, his teammates had already come to count on his steady demeanor.

From Los Angeles Times

The fight will count on both men's professional records.

From BBC

Officials on Tuesday said 207 structures have been destroyed, many of them homes, after more than a dozen teams inspected nearly 900 properties across the fire’s 20,630-acre footprint — an increase of more than 60 structures from the count on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

If Tagovailoa finds his rhythm, he can count on an array of weapons, including dual-threat running backs De’Von Achane and Raheem Mostert.

From Los Angeles Times

You can count on one hand the players he has in the dressing room who have won major titles at European or world level.

From BBC

Related Words

• bank on
• believe
• believe in
• bet on
• depend on
• lean on
• trust