Meaning of the word "hinge on" in English

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hinge on

US /hɪndʒ ɑːn/
UK /hɪndʒ ɑːn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to depend entirely on something

Example:
The success of the project will hinge on his decision.
Everything seemed to hinge on that one crucial piece of evidence.
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