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 Now their first elimination game in more than two calendar years might hinge on the physical status of multiple Murray limbs. —

Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024 The Lakers’ offseason plans, and to some degree their coaching plans, also hinge on LeBron James and his future with the organization. —

Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024 Either way, as usual the Hornets’ future will hinge on what happens in a ballroom in May rather than a basketball court. —

Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2024 The fate of the EV industry might hinge on former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign. —

Paolo Confino, Fortune, 9 May 2024 Final terms of the purchase, at 18 La Gorce Circle, still hinge on securing local authorizations to split the estate. —

Felipe Marques, Fortune, 10 May 2024 The future of the Climate Corp, however, may hinge on decision in Washington. —

Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024 Leaders of the college financial aid system assailed the Education Department over this year’s FAFSA debacle, warning that ongoing delays are extending institutions’ timelines for offering packages that many students’ decisions hinge on. —

Haley Messenger, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024 Early on in World War II, the leaders of the Allied forces understood that the war effort would hinge on submarine warfare. —

Terry Gross, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024

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