Figure on Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɪɡjɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
FIG-yer-awn or FIG-yer-ahn
fˈɪɡɐ/ /ˈɒn
FIG-uh-on
Definition
To expect or plan for something to happen; to count on something as part of your plans.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mainly in American English. Commonly used when making plans or expectations: 'figure on doing something' or 'figure on someone/something.' Not to be confused with 'figure out' (to understand).
Spanish: contar con - esperar - planearPortuguese (BR): contar com - planejar - esperarPortuguese (PT): contar com - planear - esperarChinese (Simplified): 指望 - 预期 - 计划Chinese (Traditional): 指望 - 預期 - 計劃Hindi: आशा करना - उम्मीद करना - गणना में शामिल करनाArabic: يعتمد على - يتوقع - يخططBengali: ভরসা করা - আশা করা - পরিকল্পনা করাRussian: рассчитывать (на) - ожидать - предполагатьJapanese: 当てにする - 予想するVietnamese: dự tính - dự định - trông chờKorean: 기대하다 - 예상하다 - 계획하다Turkish: hesaba katmak - beklemek - planlamakUrdu: بھروسہ کرنا - توقع کرنا - حساب میں رکھناIndonesian: mengandalkan - memperkirakan - berencana
Example Sentences
You can figure on the meeting starting at 10 a.m.
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We didn't figure on so many guests.
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Are you figuring on staying for dinner?
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Don’t figure on the weather being perfect for the picnic.
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I didn’t figure on running into so much traffic on the way here.
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If you’re figuring on staying late, let me know.
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