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

“In many small towns, those stations were not just a cultural lifeline to small towns across the nation, but an emergency alert system that families could count on.”

From Los Angeles Times

With his track record, who could count on Jarmond to find the coach who will elevate the Bruins from college football purgatory?

From Los Angeles Times

I’m not quite ruthless enough to be able to do that, but in the end, I was forced to, because the publishers imposed a page count on me.

From Los Angeles Times

But before they get there, much will depend on the actual relievers they expected to be able to count on this season.

From Los Angeles Times

The centre-right bloc has its own disagreements, so this election may end up with no clear majority when votes are counted on Monday evening.

From BBC

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