Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hinge-on
phrasal verb
/hɪndʒ ɒn/
Definition
To depend on something or to be determined by a particular factor.
Examples
- The success of the project hinges on securing enough funding.
- Her decision to move hinges on whether she gets a job offer in the new city.
- The outcome of the game may hinge on the players’ ability to collaborate.
Meaning
When something is said to ‘hinge on’ another thing, it means that the outcome or situation is contingent upon that particular element.
Synonyms
- depend on
- rely on
- be determined by
