hinge

Universal Words noun, verb noun a piece of metal, plastic, etc. on which a door, lid or gate moves freely as it opens or closes: The door had been pulled off its hinges. verb [VN] [usuallypassive] to attach sth with a hinge hinged adjective: a hinged door / lid PHRASALVERBS hinge on / upon sth (of an action, a result, etc.) to depend on sth completely: Everything hinges on the outcome of these talks. * [+wh-] His success hinges on how well he does at the interview.