Phrase guide

hinge on

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To depend on; to be contingent upon.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The success of this plan hinges upon his approval.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

be contingent on

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

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

Meaning relationships

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

Antonyms: none provided

Narrower terms: repose on, rest on, build on, build upon

History

Etymology

1700, hinge (verb) + on.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: dépendre — to depend upon
  • Polish: zależeć od — to depend upon
  • Portuguese: depender — to depend upon
  • Russian: зави́сеть (zavísetʹ) — to depend upon
  • Swedish: hänga på — to depend upon
  • Swedish: bero på — to depend upon