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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Both games hinge on recruiting outcasts for a dangerous mission, and the way companion relationships weave together is similar to the studio’s previous space opera. —

Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024 The stakes couldn’t be higher and hinge on the deft balancing of realpolitik. —

Charlie Campbell / Yerevan, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024 Control of the chamber will hinge on the outcome of a small number of competitive districts in November. —

Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024 Successful collaborations hinge on inter-brand synergy, something that brings them together in a way that doesn’t feel forced or superficial and, crucially, results in a watch that feels whole, not pieced together. —

Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hinge on