count (up)on (someone or something)

count (up)on (someone or something)

1. To rely on someone or something. I can always count on my sister to cheer me up after a tough day.2. To expect or anticipate something. I hope you weren't counting on a Christmas bonus because I don't think we're getting them this year.See also: count

count (up)on someone or something

to rely on someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Can I count upon you to do the job? You can count on me.See also: count, on

count on someone or something

to rely on someone or something; to depend on someone or something. We can count on Bill to get the job done. Can I count on this car to start every morning of the year?See also: count, on

count on

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] See also: count, on

count on

v.1. To rely or depend on someone or something: I was counting on getting a raise when I made the decision to purchase a house.2. To be confident of something; anticipate something: We are counting on a great vacation this summer.See also: count, on