Bank on Meaning in English
expression
ˈbæŋk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
BANGK-awn
bˈæŋk/ /ˈɒn
BANGK-on
Definition
To rely on someone or something to do what you expect or need; to trust that something will happen.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Often used with people, plans, or outcomes. Common collocation: 'bank on someone/something.' Similar to 'count on,' but can feel less formal than 'rely on.' Do not confuse with 'bank' as a noun for a financial institution.
Spanish: contar con - confiar enPortuguese (BR): contar com - confiar emPortuguese (PT): contar com - confiar emChinese (Simplified): 指望 - 依靠Chinese (Traditional): 指望 - 依靠Hindi: भरोसा करना - आशा करनाArabic: يعتمد على - يثق بـBengali: নির্ভর করা - ভরসা করাRussian: рассчитывать (на) - полагаться (на)Japanese: 頼りにする - 当てにするVietnamese: trông cậy vào - dựa vàoKorean: 믿다 - 기대다Turkish: güvenmek - bel bağlamakUrdu: بھروسہ کرنا - توقع کرناIndonesian: mengandalkan - mempercayakan
Example Sentences
You can bank on her to help you.
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Don't bank on nice weather for the picnic.
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Can we bank on this plan working?
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I wouldn't bank on him showing up on time.
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You can always bank on traffic being bad during rush hour.
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She said we can bank on her support for the project.
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