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Definition count on in British English

count on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to depend on someone to do what you want or expect them to do for you

Example

The whole team was counting on me, and I let them down.

Example

You can always count on him for good advice.

Example

I knew I could count on you to be on time.

Example

I was counting on Jane driving me home.

Synonyms and related words
depend on rely on trust
1.1

used in a humorous way for saying that you know someone will behave in a particular way

Example

You can always count on Ted to make a mess of the cooking.

2

to hope or expect that something will happen or that someone will do something

Example

Tournament directors are counting on good weather.

Example

We're counting on about 20 people coming to the meal.

Example

She hadn't counted on it raining.

Synonyms and related words
expect count on plan on
Definition count on in British English