count-on

Vocabulary Word

Definition

When you 'count on' someone or something, it means you depend on them to do what you expect or need. Like counting on the alarm to wake you up in the morning.

Examples in Different Contexts

In the creative industry, 'count on' often relates to trusting collaborators. A film director might say, 'I count on my crew to bring the script to life.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

Many people in the community need our services. We won't let them down.

Response:

We count on our volunteers to reach out to community members and support them.

Business

Scenario:

Sales are down this quarter. We need to improve our strategies.

Response:

We need to count on our marketing and sales team to boost performance.