Hinge On (Verb)
Meaning
Be contingent on; "The outcomes rides on the results of the election"; "Your grade will depends on your homework".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The company's decision to expand hinges on the funding they receive from investors.
- The success of the project rides on the expertise of the team leader.
- Your final exam grade hinges on how well you perform in the last few weeks.
- The restaurant's chances of getting a good review hinge on the quality of service they provide.
- The surgeon's ability to repair the damage hinges on the details of the pre-surgery scans.