pivot on, depend on, hang on, rest on, rest with, be up to

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pivot on ① (~을 축으로 하여) 선회하다 ② ~에 달려 있다, ~에 따라 결정되다(depend on, hang on, rest on, rest with)

The table–top pivots on two metal pins.

The meeting with the board is crucial. Our entire project pivots on this.

depend on ① 의존하다, 의지하다 ② 믿다, 신뢰하다 ③ ~에 달려 있다

The country depends heavily on its tourist trade.

We depends entirely on donations from the public.

Children depend on their parents for all of their material needs.

I’m depending on you to get this done.

You can depend on Jane. She always keeps her promise.

The plant may grow to a height of several meters, depending on soil conditions.

The amount you pay depends on where you live.

The length of the treatment depends on the severity of the illness.

hang on ~에 달려 있다

My fate hangs on his decision.

a question on which life and death hang = a matter [case] of life and death

rest on ~에 달려 있다

Success in management ultimately rests on good judgment.

rest with ~에 달려 있다

The final decision rests with the President.

be up to ~에 달려 있다

“Shall we have red wine or white?”. “It’s up to you.”