hang upon
US /hæŋ əˈpɑːn/
UK /hæŋ əˈpɑːn/
1.
depender de, estar à mercê de
to depend on something or someone
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The success of the project will hang upon his decision.
O sucesso do projeto dependerá da sua decisão.
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Her mood seemed to hang upon the weather.
O humor dela parecia depender do tempo.
2.
pendurar-se em, ouvir atentamente
to listen closely and attentively to someone
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The students would hang upon every word of the inspiring speaker.
Os alunos penduravam-se em cada palavra do orador inspirador.
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She would hang upon his every command, eager to please.
Ela pendia de cada comando dele, ansiosa para agradar.