Hinge ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Hinge ( verb )

1. To be supported or held by a hinge.
2. To be hung on a hinge.
3. To be dependent upon or crucial to something.
4. To be connected to something.
5. To be contingent on something.

Origin:

Middle english hengen, from old english hengian; akin to old high german henken to hang.

Examples:

1. The door hinges on the frame.
2. The lid hinges on the box.
3. His argument hinges on this one point.
4. The success of the project hinges on the funding.
5. The outcome of the election hinges on the results of the key states.

(As a noun)

Hinge ( noun )

1. To be supported or held by a hinge.
2. To be hung on a hinge.
3. To be dependent upon or crucial to something.
4. To be connected to something.
5. To be contingent on something.

Origin:

Middle english hengen, from old english hengian; akin to old high german henken to hang.

Examples:

1. The door hinges on the frame.
2. The lid hinges on the box.
3. His argument hinges on this one point.
4. The success of the project hinges on the funding.
5. The outcome of the election hinges on the results of the key states.