Idioms for figure

    cut a figure. cut(defs 84, 85b).

Origin of figure

1175–1225; Middle English < Old French < Latin figūra shape, trope, equivalent to fig- (base of fingere to shape) + -ūra -ure

SYNONYMS FOR figure

1 number.
2 sum, total; price.
5 See form.
8 personality.
23 reckon.

OTHER WORDS FROM figure

British Dictionary definitions for figure on (1 of 2)

figure on

figure upon


verb (intr, preposition) informal, mainly US and Canadian

to depend on (support or help)
to take into consideration

British Dictionary definitions for figure on (2 of 2)

figure
/ (ˈfɪɡə, US ˈfɪɡjər) /

noun

verb

See also figure on, figure out

Derived forms of figure

figureless, adjective figurer, noun

Word Origin for figure

C13: from Latin figūra a shape, from fingere to mould

Medical definitions for figure on

figure
[ fĭgyər ]

n.

A form or shape, as of the human body.
A person representing the essential aspects of a particular role.

Idioms and Phrases with figure on (1 of 2)

figure on

1

Depend on, count on, as in We figured on your support.

2

Take into consideration, expect, as in We figured on his being late.

3

Plan, as in We'll figure on leaving at noon. All three colloquial usages date from about 1900.

Idioms and Phrases with figure on (2 of 2)

figure