Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɛnd/
noun a person or thing that relies on something else
A1 I depend on my alarm clock to wake me up in the morning.
A2 She has a strong depend on her family for emotional support.
B1 The success of the project will depend on everyone working together as a team.
B2 The outcome of the experiment will depend on the accuracy of the data collected.
C1 His decision to invest in the company will depend on the financial projections for the next quarter.
C2 The future of the business will depend on how well it adapts to changing market conditions.
verb to rely or be contingent on something
A1 I depend on my parents for financial support.
A2 She depends on public transportation to get to work.
B1 The success of the project will depend on everyone working together.
B2 The outcome of the experiment depends on the accuracy of the data.
C1 His reputation as a reliable leader depends on his ability to make tough decisions.
C2 The company's future growth depends heavily on its ability to adapt to changing market trends.
formal The success of the project will depend on the timely delivery of the materials.
informal Whether we go to the beach tomorrow will depend on the weather forecast.
slang I'll come to the party tonight, but it depends on how I feel after work.
figurative The outcome of the negotiation will depend on how flexible both parties are willing to be.
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