hinge upon

/hɪndʒ əˌpɑn/

Other forms: hinged upon; hinges upon; hinging upon; hingeing upon

Definitions of hinge upon

1. verb

   be contingent on
   synonyms: depend on, depend upon, devolve on, hinge on, pivot, ride, turn on

   types:

   build on, build upon, repose on, rest on

   be based on; of theories and claims, for example

   owe

   be indebted to, in an abstract or intellectual sense