depend

de|pend [ dı`pend ] verb ***

it/that depends MAINLY SPOKEN

used when you cannot give a definite answer, because different things are possible in different situations:

sb's department what/where/how/when/whether/if: How much will I have to pay for a car? It depends what type of car you want.

de`pend ,on or de`pend up,on FORMAL phrasal verb transitive

1. ) never progressive depend on something if one thing depends on another, it is changed or affected by the other thing:

Their future depends on how well they do in school.

depend entirely/solely on something: How much money you get depends entirely on your individual circumstances.

depend largely (=mainly) on something: What the products will look like will depend largely on what customers want.

2. ) depend on someone/something to need someone or something in order to survive or be successful:

The project's success depends on the support of everyone concerned.

depend on someone for something: The young birds depend on their parents for food for several weeks.

depend on someone to do something: The horses all depend on Mr. Jackson to take care of them.

3. ) depend on someone if you can depend on someone to do something, you are sure that they will do it:

I wasn't worried, I knew I could depend on you.

as if your life depends on it

with as much effort as possible

depending on

according to:

Prices vary depending on the area you choose.