Phrasal Verbs

depend on (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb depend on (1)

Meaning

If one thing depends on another, it cannot happen without the other, or it is greatly affected by the other.

For example

  • depend on sth I don't know if I can go to Oxford university yet. It depends on my exam results.

  • depend on sth We're not sure what we're doing tomorrow. It depends on the weather. If it's hot, we'll go swimming, but if it's cold, we'll go see a movie.

Quick Quiz

The manager makes all the decisions, so whether I get the promotion or not depends on

a. my ambition

b. the company directors

c. him
a) my ambition b) the company directors c) him

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