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to hinge on
[phrase form: hinge]
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(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances
Transitive: to hinge on a factor
hinge on
v
Example
The outcome of the game will hinge on the performance of the team's star player.
The future of the company may hinge on the outcome of this important negotiation.
The success of the event will hinge on the weather cooperating for the outdoor activities.
Her decision to accept the job offer will hinge on the flexibility of the work schedule.
The promotion was offered conditionally, hinging on the employee's successful completion of a training program.
