hinge on en · VERB
Etymology
1700, hinge (verb) + on.
Meanings
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To depend on; to be contingent upon.
The success of this plan hinges upon his approval.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hinge upon | alternative | lexicographic | |
| hinging on | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| hinges on | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| hinged on | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| hinged on | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
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Translations (6)
sv hänga på (to depend upon) · fr dépendre (to depend upon) · ru зави́сеть (to depend upon) · pt depender (to depend upon) · pl zależeć od (to depend upon) · sv bero på (to depend upon)