CEFR B2

counted on

phrase

Meaning

To have relied or depended on someone or something, often in a situation where it was necessary or important to do so.

Examples

The company counted on the new marketing strategy to increase sales.
She counted on her friends to help her move into the new apartment.

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counted on (B2)

phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntɪd ɒn/

Definition

To have relied or depended on someone or something, often in a situation where it was necessary or important to do so.

Examples

The company counted on the new marketing strategy to increase sales.
She counted on her friends to help her move into the new apartment.
The city counted on the federal government to provide aid after the natural disaster.

How to Use counted on

count on someone (phrasal verb): to rely on someone — "I count on my friends to help me in times of need."
count on something (phrasal verb): to rely on something — "The company counts on its marketing strategy to increase sales."

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