ALL meanings of depends
de·pend
D d - verb without object depends to be undetermined or pending: I may go to Europe or I may not, it all depends. 1
- verb without object depends Grammar. (of a word or other linguistic form) to be subordinate to another linguistic form in the same construction; to form a part of a construction other than the head. 1
- verb without object depends to hang down; be suspended (usually followed by from): The chandelier depends from the ceiling of the ballroom. 1
- noun depends Third-person singular simple present indicative form of depend. 1
- verb without object depends to rely; place trust (usually followed by on or upon): You may depend on the accuracy of the report. 1
- verb without object depends to rely for support, maintenance, help, etc. (usually followed by on or upon): Children depend on their parents. 1
- verb without object depends to be conditioned or contingent (usually followed by on or upon): His success here depends upon effort and ability. 1