1. a movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid moves as it opens and closes
2. a central point on which something depends or turns
Usage: figurative

1. to attach or hang with a hinge
2. to depend entirely on something
Usage: usually followed by ‘on’ or ‘upon’

Examples

• The door hinge squeaked when she opened it.
• He oiled the rusty hinges on the old gate.
• The success of the project hinges on getting enough funding.
• This decision will hinge upon the test results.
• The carpenter hinged the cabinet door perfectly.
• The entire argument hinges on one key piece of evidence.
• She carefully hinged the jewelry box lid.