hinge upon
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Definition
Verb: - To be contingent on; to depend completely on a particular factor, condition, or event for a specific outcome or decision. It implies that one thing is critically determined by another.
Usage
The verb "hinge upon" is used to describe a situation where the success, truth, or existence of something is entirely dependent on another element. It is a formal and strong way to express dependency. - It is typically followed by a noun, pronoun, or gerund (the -ing form of a verb). - Common structures: "Something hinges upon something else."
Examples
- The success of the entire project hinges upon securing final approval from the board.
- Whether we go on the trip hinges upon the weather forecast.
- The defendant's case hinges upon the testimony of a single witness.
- The company's future hinges upon this next product launch.
Advanced Usage
- "to hinge entirely/solely/critically upon": These adverbs intensify the degree of dependency.
- The peace agreement hinges entirely upon the ceasefire holding.
- Used in passive constructions, though less common.
- The final decision is hinged upon the committee's report.
Variants and Related Words
- Hinge on: This is a more common variant with identical meaning and usage.
- Everything hinges on his answer.
- Hinge (verb): The base form, meaning to attach by or fit with a hinge. Figuratively, it can also mean to depend, though "hinge on/upon" is the standard phrasal form for this meaning.
Synonyms
- Depend on: To be influenced or decided by.
- Rest on: To be based on or grounded in.
- Turn on: To have as a central or crucial factor.
- Be contingent on: To be conditional upon.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Hang on: To depend on (similar, but often less formal).
- A lot hangs on the results of these tests.
Related Idioms
- Pivot on: To depend critically on a central point.
- The argument pivots on a key piece of evidence.
Verb
- be contingent on
- The outcomes rides on the results of the election
- Your grade will depends on your homework