hinge on

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˈhɪndʒ ɒn/
US: /ˈhɪndʒ ɑːn/

  1. To depend completely on something; to be determined by something.

    1. The game will hinge on the weather.
    2. The outcome of the negotiations will hinge on their willingness to compromise.

  2. To be contingent upon; to rely on for a particular outcome or result.

    1. Our plan will hinge on you arriving early.
    2. Whether or not we go to Spain will hinge on whether we can get a good deal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hinge on" in English means: To depend completely on something; to be determined by something., To be contingent upon; to rely on for a particular outcome or result..

The phonetic transcription of "hinge on" is /ˈhɪndʒ ɒn/ in British English and /ˈhɪndʒ ɑːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "hinge on": "The game will hinge on the weather.". More examples on the page.