to put hope and trust in a person or thing
Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon' - Depending, Trusting, or Encouraging (On)
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to bank on
[verb]
Ex:
We
're
banking on
the
new
hire
to
bring
fresh
ideas
.
to cheer on
[verb]
to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition
Ex:
to count on
[verb]
to put trust in something or someone
Ex:
Employees
count on
the
stability
of
their
jobs
to
meet
their
financial
needs
.
to depend on
[verb]
to be determined or affected by something else
Ex:
The
performance
of
the
stock market
depends on
various
economic
indicators
and
global
events
.
to egg on
[verb]
to encourage or provoke someone to do something, especially something risky
Ex:
Despite
the
warnings
,
Jake
's
daredevil
nature
was
egged on
by
the
thrill
of
adventure
.
to found on
[verb]
to be established or rooted in a specific idea, belief, or principle
Ex:
The
plan
was
dismissed
for
being
founded on
unrealistic
expectations
.
to hinge on
[verb]
(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances
Ex:
Her
decision
to
accept
the
job
offer
will
hinge on
the
flexibility
of
the
work
schedule
.
to lean on
[verb]
to rely on something, such as a wall, for physical support or stability
Ex:
The
exhausted
runner
had
leaned on
the
wall
for
a
moment
before
continuing
the
race
.
to rely on
[verb]
to have faith in someone or something
Ex:
When
going on
a
long
journey
,
it
's
essential
to
rely on
a
well-maintained
vehicle
.
to ride on
[verb]
to achieve success or progress based on the outcome of a particular situation or circumstance
Ex:
Her
reputation
as
an
artist
rides on
the
success
of
her
upcoming
exhibition
.