count on

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to rely or depend on

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count on Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

“Don’t count on the French to stop Hitler. Which means we’ll be next.”

From Literature

Book stores counted on his consistent releases for a predictable revenue boost.

From The Wall Street Journal

I count on my fingers: December, January, February.

From Literature

The plan would deal a big blow to major health insurers, which altogether are estimated to count on their Medicare Advantage plans for more than $500 billion in yearly revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gharam al-Jamla, a displaced Palestinian living in a tent in southern Gaza, told AFP she counted on the crossing's opening for her future.

From Barron's

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