hinge on
Third Person
hinges on
Present Participle
hinging on
Past Tense
hinged on
Past Participle
hinged on
1
(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances
transitive
- The outcome of the game will hinge on the performance of the team's star player.
- The future of the company may hinge on the outcome of this important negotiation.
- Her decision to accept the job offer will hinge on the flexibility of the work schedule.
- The success of the project will hinge on securing adequate funding.
- The success of the event will hinge on the weather cooperating for the outdoor activities.