be conditional on

Meaning

Depending entirely on a specific future event, requirement, or circumstance in order to happen or become valid. A formal way to express that something cannot occur unless a particular condition is first satisfied.

Examples

• Her promotion to senior manager is conditional on successfully completing the leadership training program.
• The release of the grant funds is conditional on the local council approving the environmental report.

Pronunciation: /bi kənˈdɪʃənəl ɒn/

How to Use be conditional on

be conditional on something (prepositional phrase)

Require a specific event or condition to occur before an agreement or state becomes official. — "Their financial support is conditional on the company meeting its quarterly sales targets."

Synonyms of be conditional on

Words with a similar meaning to be conditional on:

• depend on
• hinge on
• rely on