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.

Examples of hinge on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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. —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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