Local English word record

hinge upon

verb · 1 sense

be contingent on

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Examples

  • The outcomes rides on the results of the election
  • Your grade will depends on your homework

Word relationships

Synonyms

depend on, devolve on, depend upon, ride, turn on, hinge on

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