What are the definitions of “hinge upon”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Depend very much or completely.
Everything HINGES UPON the results of the negotiations; if they go badly, we'll be in real trouble.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “hinge upon”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb hinge upon is to depend very much or completely on something. It means that the outcome or success of a situation relies on a specific factor or event.
What are the different verb forms of “hinge upon”?
| Root Verb | hinge upon |
| Third Person Singular Present | hinges upon |
| Present Participle | hinging upon |
| Simple Past | hinged upon |
| Past Participle | hinged upon |
Example
The success of the project hinges upon the team's ability to work together.
Example
Her decision hinges upon the job offer she receives.
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The future of the company is hinging upon the outcome of the meeting.
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The success of the event hinged upon the weather.
Example
The final decision hinged upon the results of the survey.
What kind of phrasal verb is “hinge upon”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“hinge upon” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
The success of the project hinged upon the team's ability to work together.
Example
Her decision hinged upon the job offer she receives.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“hinge upon” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
The success of the project hinged upon the team's ability to work together.
Example
Her decision hinged upon the job offer she receives.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “hinge upon”?
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Does “hinge upon” have an informal or formal tone?
Hinge upon is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is appropriate for use in everyday conversations, as well as in more formal settings such as academic writing, business meetings, or presentations.
What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “hinge upon”?
Synonyms
- depend on
- rely on
- rest on
- be contingent on
- be conditional on
- be subject to
- be determined by
- be influenced by
