figure on

British  

verb

1. to depend on (support or help)

2. to take into consideration

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figure on Idioms  

1. Depend on, count on, as in We figured on your support .

2. Take into consideration, expect, as in We figured on his being late .

3. Plan, as in We'll figure on leaving at noon . All three colloquial usages date from about 1900.

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Example Sentences

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figure on

In Japan, he’s a beloved figure on par with any Disney character.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

The report does not put a figure on this.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

You guys reference the film a lot on your podcast and Shrek has also been a figure on the awards show, including this year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

Looking at Palantir’s chart, round number theory came into play at the $200 level with only two closes above that figure on Oct.

From Barron's ● May 7, 2026

I didn’t figure on Dr. Spock giving me any good advice about old men who couldn’t go on without their wives.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant

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