# be contingent on

**Pronunciation:** bi kənˈtɪndʒənt ɒn · bee kon-TIN-jent on

**Part of speech:** phrasal verb

## Meaning

Depend on or be determined by a specific future event or condition.

## Examples

- The success of the project is contingent on receiving additional funding by next month.
- Our travel plans are contingent on whether my manager approves my vacation request.
- The final contract price is contingent on the results of the building inspection.

## Synonyms

- depend on — The most common and neutral way to express reliance.
- rely on — Often implies trust or a need for support.
- hinge on — Suggests that the entire outcome rests on one specific factor.
- be conditional on — Very similar to contingent, often used in legal or formal agreements.

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