hinge upon

Definitions

To depend entirely on something; to be contingent upon a specific factor.

To pivot or turn on a central point or principle.

Examples

The success of the entire project will hinge upon our ability to secure additional funding by next month.

His decision to resign seemed to hinge upon the outcome of the board's internal investigation.

Synonyms

depend on rest upon be contingent on turn on rely on be determined by

Antonyms

be independent of ignore disregard be unrelated to stand alone