intransitive verb
Definition: To depend on or be determined by something specific.
Example: The success of the project hinges on the team's cooperation.
noun
Definition: A device that allows a door, lid, or other part to swing open and closed by pivoting on a fixed point.
Example: The door was stuck because the hinge was rusty and needed oiling.
transitive verb
Definition: To attach something using a hinge, allowing it to swing or pivot.
Example: The carpenter decided to hinge the door to make it easier to open.