​used to say that you are not certain about something because other things have to be considered. 'Is he coming?' 'That depends. He may not have the time. Depend on · Depend upon · Adjective · Dependability noun

used to say that you are not certain about something because other things have to be considered “Is he coming?” “That depends. He may not have the time.”

depend on · ​. to rely on somebody/something and be able to trust them. He was the sort of person you could depend on. · ​to be sure or expect that something ...

There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb depend, six of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

needing someone or something in order to survive or be successful; a woman with several dependent children; dependent on/upon somebody/something.

depend on · 1to rely on someone or something and be able to trust them He was the sort of person you could depend on. · 2to be sure or expect that something ...

There is one meaning in OED's entry for the verb depend. See 'Meaning & use' for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is now obsolete.

needing somebody/something in order to survive or be successful. Extra Examples 74% of people in the survey were at least partially dependent on their cars.

8 дней назад · 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.

the state of relying on someone or something for something, especially when this is not normal or necessary