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hinge

[hɪndʒ]

hinge Definition

  • 1a movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes
  • 2a central point or principle on which everything depends

Using hinge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hinge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The door creaked on its hinges.

  • Example

    The lid is attached to the box with a hinge.

  • Example

    The success of the project hinges on our ability to secure funding.

  • Example

    The outcome of the game hinged on the last play.

hinge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hinge

Antonyms for hinge

Phrases with hinge

  • hang/suspend by a hinge

    to be attached by a hinge in a way that allows something to swing freely

    Example

    The painting was hung by a hinge so that it could be easily moved.

  • at a critical or decisive point

    Example

    The fate of the company rested on the hinge of the upcoming merger.

  • hinge on/upon

    to depend entirely on something

    Example

    The success of the project hinges on our ability to secure funding.

Origins of hinge

from Old English 'henge', meaning 'hook, hinge'

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Summary: hinge in Brief

A 'hinge' [hɪndʒ] is a movable joint or mechanism used for opening and closing doors, gates, or lids. It can also refer to a central point or principle on which everything depends, as in 'The success of the project hinges on our ability to secure funding.' Other phrases include 'hang/suspend by a hinge' and 'on the hinge of,' while idioms are not applicable. Synonyms include 'pivot,' 'joint,' and 'fulcrum.'