bæŋk ɒn
neutral
advanced
- Base verb:
- bank
- Particle:
- on
- Separable:
- No
What does "bank on" mean?
To rely on or count on something happening
Examples
- The board is banking on the new CEO.
- You shouldn't bank on receiving the inheritance.
- Investors are banking on a rate cut.
- We banked on favorable weather.
How to use it
Common in financial and strategic contexts.
Similar expressions
count on
rely on
depend on
Opposites
doubt
distrust
Related phrasal verbs
- turn on
To start a device or appliance by pressing a switch or button
- get on
To board a bus, train, plane, or other transport
- go on
To continue doing something or happening
- put on
To place clothing or accessories on your body
- take on
To accept a responsibility, job, or challenge
- work on
To spend time and effort trying to improve or complete something
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