hinge on

VERB

depend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depend on rest on

WEAK

be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subject to be subordinate to bottom found ground hang hang in suspense hang on hang upon pend re rest

Example Sentences

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Karl said his future in snowboarding hinged on his internal drive.

From Barron's

That law capped administrative spending for the fund at $50,000 a year, so disbursement of money hinges on a single part-time worker.

From Barron's

Not everyone wants their celebration to hinge on a single, expensive dessert.

From Salon

Does Rangers' title bid hinge on signing new striker?

From BBC

A huge part of his trial hinged on soil in his car.

From BBC