hinge upon

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Verb hinge upon has 1 sense

depend on, devolve on, depend upon, ride, turn on, hinge on, hinge upon - be contingent on; "The outcomes rides on the results of the electin"; "Your grade will depends on your homework"
Sample sentences:
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

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Hinge Upon

Description:

"Hinge upon" is a phrasal verb that means to depend or rely on something or someone. It suggests that the outcome or success of a situation or event is connected to a particular factor or decision.

Senses and Usages:

Sense: To depend on a particular condition or circumstance.

Example Sentence 1: The success of the project will hinge upon whether we secure the necessary funding.
Example Sentence 2: Your promotion might hinge upon your performance in the upcoming meeting.

Sense: To rely on someone's opinion, judgment, or action.

Example Sentence 1: The fate of the proposal hinges upon the CEO's decision.
Example Sentence 2: Our victory in the competition hinges upon our coach's strategy.

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