hinge on

== English == === Alternative forms === hinge upon === Etymology === 1700, hinge (verb) + on. === Verb === hinge on (third-person singular simple present hinges on, present participle hinging on, simple past and past participle hinged on) To depend on; to be contingent upon. ==== Synonyms ==== depend on ==== Related terms ==== hinging on hinge upon ==== Translations ====