hinge on

Idioms and Phrases

Also, hinge upon . Depend or be contingent on, as in This plan hinges on her approval . This expression employs the verb hinge in the sense of “to hang,” as a door would hang on a hinge, a usage dating from the early 1700s.

Example Sentences

Manufacturing quality control of components, as well, often hinges on extremely small distances that can mean the difference between a perfect part and a tiny defect that could eventually cause a dangerous mechanical failure.

From Science Daily

But now the process had led him here, with all hope of USC ending the season on a high note suddenly hinging on his rocket right arm.

From Los Angeles Times

This hinges on a lack of coverage of the story, with many claiming it disappeared from the news agenda.

From BBC

The future of the seat hinged on a razor thin margin in the days after election day.

From Los Angeles Times

Part of the historic legal case hinged on the interpretation of an "unwritten duty of care" that exists under Dutch law, which requires companies to prevent hazardous negligence.

From BBC

Related Words

• depend on
• rest on