hang upon
US /hæŋ əˈpɑːn/
UK /hæŋ əˈpɑːn/
1.
depender de, estar supeditado a
to depend on something or someone
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The success of the project will hang upon his decision.
El éxito del proyecto dependerá de su decisión.
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Her mood seemed to hang upon the weather.
Su estado de ánimo parecía depender del clima.
2.
pender de, escuchar atentamente
to listen closely and attentively to someone
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The students would hang upon every word of the inspiring speaker.
Los estudiantes pendían de cada palabra del orador inspirador.
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She would hang upon his every command, eager to please.
Ella pendía de cada una de sus órdenes, ansiosa por complacer.