Definitions

1. verb

to rely or be reliant on something or someone for support, maintenance, or supply; to have a need or necessity

“The city depends on the river for its water supply.”

2. verb

to be contingent or conditioned on something; to have a certain condition or state

“The outcome of the game depends on the team’s performance.”

3. noun

something or someone that is relied on for support, maintenance, or supply

“The country’s economy depends on its trade relationships.”

4. verb (archaic or poetic)

to hang or be suspended from something

“The castle’s walls depend from the top of the cliff.”

5. verb (archaic or poetic)

to fall or come down from something

“The branches depend from the tree in autumn.”