1. having a hinge or hinges; able to move on a pivot
2. dependent on or determined by something else
Usage: often used with ‘on’ or ‘upon’

1. past tense and past participle of hinge

Examples

• The hinged door swung open easily.
• She opened the hinged jewelry box to reveal her grandmother’s necklace.
• The success of the project hinged on securing adequate funding.
• His decision hinged upon the results of the medical tests.
• The laptop’s hinged screen allows it to fold completely flat.
• The gate hinged smoothly on its well-oiled joints.
• Their entire plan hinged on perfect timing.