Depend upon
verb
To rely on something or someone for support or help.
Success in this project will depend upon everyone's cooperation.
Often appears as...
- depend upon someone's cooperation
- depend upon the weather
verb
To be influenced or determined by something.
The outcome of the game could depend upon a single decision.
Often appears as...
- depend upon a decision
- depend upon the result
verb
To rely on something or someone for support or help.
Success in this project will depend upon everyone's cooperation.
Often appears as...
- depend upon someone's cooperation
- depend upon the weather
verb
To be influenced or determined by something.
The outcome of the game could depend upon a single decision.
Often appears as...
- depend upon a decision
- depend upon the result
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Support Context
Used when someone or something provides stability or aid in achieving a goal.
Our success will depend upon your assistance.
Pro Tip 2/3Team Reliance
Highlights the importance of collaboration and teamwork.
Winning the championship will depend upon our playing as a team.
Pro Tip 3/3Conditional Priorities
Used to express that priorities can shift based on other people's actions.
My attendance at the meeting will depend upon my boss's approval.
Pro Tip 1/3Support Context
Used when someone or something provides stability or aid in achieving a goal.
Our success will depend upon your assistance.
Pro Tip 2/3Team Reliance
Highlights the importance of collaboration and teamwork.
Winning the championship will depend upon our playing as a team.
Pro Tip 3/3Conditional Priorities
Used to express that priorities can shift based on other people's actions.
My attendance at the meeting will depend upon my boss's approval.
Pro Tip 1/3Support Context
Used when someone or something provides stability or aid in achieving a goal.
Our success will depend upon your assistance.
Pro Tip 2/3Team Reliance
Highlights the importance of collaboration and teamwork.
Winning the championship will depend upon our playing as a team.
Pro Tip 3/3Conditional Priorities
Used to express that priorities can shift based on other people's actions.
My attendance at the meeting will depend upon my boss's approval.
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