English · Phrasal verb Attested

hinge on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: hinge upon

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To depend on; to be contingent upon.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phụ thuộc vào; tùy thuộc vào

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The success of this plan hinges upon his approval.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hinge on” mean?

To depend on; to be contingent upon.

Is “hinge on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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