hinge on
idiom
: to be determined or decided by (something) : to depend on (something)
The outcome of the election hinges on how the candidates perform in the debate.
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Whether the future of the world is more democratic or authoritarian will likely hinge on which of these two powers does a better job replacing U.S. influence and where.
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Further legal actions could hinge on the final investigation results and any regulatory findings related to aircraft performance or crew procedures.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
While the cuts are yet to materialize, analysts anticipate any policy measures by the PBOC are likely to hinge on Trump’s trade policy moves.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
This case centered on search and did not initially hinge on artificial intelligence.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Further legal actions could hinge on the final investigation results and any regulatory findings related to aircraft performance or crew procedures.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
While the cuts are yet to materialize, analysts anticipate any policy measures by the PBOC are likely to hinge on Trump’s trade policy moves.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
This case centered on search and did not initially hinge on artificial intelligence.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Hinge on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hinge%20on. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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