Pronunciation: /hɪndʒ/
noun a movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes
A1 The door swung open on its rusty hinge.
A2 She carefully oiled the squeaky hinge on the gate.
B1 The cabinet door was hanging off its hinges.
B2 The mechanic replaced the broken hinge on the car door.
C1 The architect designed a custom hinge for the large glass door.
C2 The precision-engineered hinge allowed the heavy gate to swing smoothly.
verb to attach or join with or as if with a hinge
A1 The door hinges on the left side.
A2 I need to hinge the gate so it closes properly.
B1 The success of the project hinges on securing funding.
B2 His decision to accept the job offer will hinge on the salary package.
C1 The outcome of the negotiations will hinge on reaching a compromise.
C2 The future of the company hinges on the success of this new product launch.
formal The door swung open on its well-oiled hinges.
informal Make sure you don't slam the door or you'll break the hinge.
slang I need to fix the hinge on my cabinet before it falls off.
figurative The success of the project will hinge on the approval of the board members.
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