Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon' - Performing an Action (Upon)
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to count upon
[Verb]
to have confidence that someone will fulfill one's wishes or requests
Ex: The manager knew he could count upon his dedicated team to meet tight deadlines.
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to hang upon
[Verb]
to depend on something for a particular outcome
Ex: The success of the project will hang upon securing adequate funding.
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to touch upon
[Verb]
to make a brief reference to a particular topic in the course of discussing something broader
Ex: The podcast hosts touched upon the growing trend of mindfulness in the workplace.
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to decide upon
[Verb]
to make a choice or reach a conclusion after careful consideration
Ex: After hours of discussion, the committee decided upon the best course of action.
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to play upon
[Verb]
to take advantage of someone's feelings, fears, or weaknesses
Ex: They played upon the superstitions of the villagers to keep them away from the forest.
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to work upon
[Verb]
to dedicate time and effort to produce or fix something
Ex: The mechanic worked upon fixing the car on the repair stand.
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to come upon
[Verb]
to encounter someone or something unexpectedly
Ex: As I was cleaning the attic, I came upon a dusty old trunk filled with family photographs.
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to fall upon
[Verb]
to encounter suddenly or unexpectedly
Ex: As they explored the dense forest, they unexpectedly fell upon an ancient ruin.
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to hit upon
[Verb]
to suddenly have a great idea
Ex: As we were discussing the problem, John hit upon a brilliant way to save time and resources.
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