Definition

Verb (intransitive, phrasal verb): - To be dependent on something for a decision, outcome, or result; to hinge upon. It indicates that a particular thing is determined or controlled by another factor.

Usage

This phrasal verb is used in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe a situation where one thing is contingent upon another. It is often followed by the preposition "on" (or sometimes "upon"). The subject is typically the thing that is determined (e.g., The success, The decision), and the object of "on" is the determining factor.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Structure: .
• Tense: Can be used in various tenses (e.g., ).
• Formal Variation: "Devolve upon" is a more formal synonym and is used interchangeably.

Variants and Related Words

• Devolve (verb, separate meaning): To transfer or pass (power, responsibility, duties) from a central authority to a lower or local one.
  • The central government devolved power to the regional councils.
• Devolvement (noun): The act or process of devolving.

Synonyms

• Depend on
• Hinge on
• Ride on
• Turn on
• Be contingent on

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Devolve to (verb): To be transferred or passed to someone or something (often used with the separate meaning of transferring responsibility).
  • If the manager is absent, authority devolves to the assistant.

Verb

1. be contingent on
   • The outcomes rides on the results of the election
   • Your grade will depends on your homework