hinge on

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (phrasal verb) : To depend completely on; to be determined or decided by : The event, outcome, or success of something is directly and critically reliant on a specific factor or condition. It implies that the main factor is the pivotal point upon which everything else turns. Usage This phrasal verb is used to show a strong, often critical, dependency. It is typically followed by...