English verb: hinge upon | |||
| 1. | hinge upon (stative) be contingent on | ||
| Samples | The outcomes rides on the results of the election. Your grade will depends on your homework. | ||
| Synonyms | depend on, depend upon, devolve on, hinge on, ride, turn on | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | build on, build upon, repose on, rest on | ||