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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They are expected to spend many hours playing a sport, training, attending team meetings and traveling, and their academic course selection can hinge on compatibility with athletic duties.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Much could hinge on how the Supreme Court treats the Fed in a related ruling, expected as soon as this fall, on the president’s ability to fire officials at some independent agencies.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025
So a network that airs the Super Bowl or an awards telecast will be able to give a sense of the audience for the event, even if the bulk of that number will likely hinge on linear viewing.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Everything might hinge on these bellwethers of the wider economy, Zandi believes.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Much could hinge on how the Supreme Court treats the Fed in a related ruling, expected as soon as this fall, on the president’s ability to fire officials at some independent agencies.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025
So a network that airs the Super Bowl or an awards telecast will be able to give a sense of the audience for the event, even if the bulk of that number will likely hinge on linear viewing.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Everything might hinge on these bellwethers of the wider economy, Zandi believes.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Hinge on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hinge%20on. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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