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

My job, then, becomes one of rock solid, you-can-count-on-me reassurance.

From The Daily Beast

I can never think of him but as my dear, old, solid, yours-to-count-on Dave Gemmell.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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