phrasal verb
to be determined or decided by (something) "Will you go back to college?" "I don't know. It depends on whether or not I can afford it." The stamp's value depends on how rare it is. Depending upon your child's weight and height, she or he may have to sit in the back seat of the car.
We're not sure if we'll have the picnic. It depends on the weather.
to need (someone or something) for support, help, etc. They depend heavily/largely/solely/entirely on her income to pay the bills.
He no longer depends on his parents for money.
to be sure about (someone or something) : to trust (someone or something) She will be remembered as a woman upon whom people could depend.—sometimes used humorouslyI can always depend on it to rain on days when I forget my umbrella.
The manufacturer promises quality you can depend on.
phrasal verb
to be determined or decided by (something) "Will you go back to college?" "I don't know. It depends on whether or not I can afford it." The stamp's value depends on how rare it is. Depending upon your child's weight and height, she or he may have to sit in the back seat of the car.
We're not sure if we'll have the picnic. It depends on the weather.
to need (someone or something) for support, help, etc. They depend heavily/largely/solely/entirely on her income to pay the bills.
He no longer depends on his parents for money.
to be sure about (someone or something) : to trust (someone or something) She will be remembered as a woman upon whom people could depend.—sometimes used humorouslyI can always depend on it to rain on days when I forget my umbrella.
The manufacturer promises quality you can depend on.