depend

3 definitions • 4 examples

to be decided by or to change according to the stated thing:

depend on Whether or not we go to Mexico for our holiday depends on the cost.

something is not decided yet or can change according to a particular thing:

"Are you going to Emma's party?" "I don't know, it depends - we might be going away that weekend."

to be influenced or determined by something else:

All of this depends on how the test is constructed.

“Do you eat out at lunchtime?” “Well, it depends. I usually bring lunch, but sometimes I go out.”