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

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count on

So, barring a significant shift either in rotation health or in the market, don’t count on Skubal joining the Dodgers in their quest for a three-peat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

By contrast, lawmakers can count on a few fingers the times former Sen. Vance has set foot in the Capitol.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

"I will say it to the leaders of Iran: Do not count on things remaining quiet if you attack us," he said in a video published on his social media.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

“People should know that they can count on me and I have their back.”

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

You’re supposed to be able to count on your coworkers to pick up the slack when you’re on vacation—you’d expect that, wouldn’t you?”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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