to count on
– C1 (advanced) –
Practice Your Listening Comprehension
Practice Your Reading Comprehension
In Canadian and American English, this phrasal verb typically means:
to trust that someone/something will do what you want/need to be done
EXAMPLES
“Employers count on their employees to fulfill their tasked responsibilities.”
“Children count on their parents to feed, clothe, and educate them.”
“There are many types of friendships, but a best friendship is one in which two people can count on each other. If you need help, you know your best friend is the one you can call for that help. You should receive no judgment from them. Just respect and support.”
Do you count on anyone? Who are they to you, and what can you always count on them for? Practice your English by letting me know in the comments below.
