If you can count on somebody or something, you can trust them. They are reliable.
I can count on my friends to help me if I'm in trouble. I can count on winter being cold. I can count on my friend Michelle to be late every time we meet.
If you can count on something, you can trust it. If you count on something, you depend on it, or need it.
A: Will you get paid tomorrow?
B: I hope so. I'm counting on it. (=I really need this money. I think it will come; if it doesn't come, I will be in trouble.)
A: I'll help you with your computer.
B: I'm counting on you. (=I trust you. I really need your help. Please do it.)
Who can you count on? Can your friends count on you?
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