Hinge upon Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪndʒ/ /əˈpɑn
HINJ uh-PAHN
hˈɪndʒ/ /əpˈɒn
HINJ uh-PON
Definition
To depend completely on something, often meaning an outcome or decision is determined by it.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/explanatory, often seen in academic or business contexts. Used for abstract decisions or events, not for physical objects. Common patterns: 'hinge upon whether', 'hinge upon the outcome'. Can be replaced by 'depend on' in most situations.
Spanish: depender de - basarse enPortuguese (BR): depender de - basear-se emPortuguese (PT): depender de - basear-se emChinese (Simplified): 取决于Chinese (Traditional): 取決於Hindi: पर निर्भर होनाArabic: يعتمد علىBengali: নির্ভর করাRussian: зависеть отJapanese: 〜にかかっているVietnamese: phụ thuộc vàoKorean: 달려 있다Turkish: bağlı olmak - dayanmakUrdu: پر منحصر ہوناIndonesian: bergantung pada
Example Sentences
The company’s success hinges upon good marketing.
basic
Your grade will hinge upon the final exam.
basic
The decision hinges upon the manager’s approval.
basic
A lot of our plans really hinge upon the weather this weekend.
natural
Whether we get funding now hinges upon the board’s next move.
natural
It all hinges upon whether he shows up on time or not.
natural