figure on
B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To think that something will probably happen and include it in your plans.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To expect or anticipate something happening, and factor it into your plans.
"We didn't figure on the traffic being this bad — we're going to be late."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To plan to do something or intend to include something in one's arrangements.
"I figure on staying for about three days — is that okay with you?"
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Chiefly American English. Informal. Often followed by a noun or gerund: 'figure on arriving late', 'figure on a delay'. Implies reasonable expectation based on current information. Not used in formal writing. 'Reckon on' is the British English equivalent.
Commonly used with
delay arrival cost time staying leaving
Forms
Base
figure on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
figures on
he/she/it
Past simple
figured on
yesterday
Past participle
figured on
have + pp
-ing form
figuring on
continuous
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