verb

 

it depends: used to say that you are not certain about something because other things affect your answer

"Are you coming out tonight?" "It depends where you're going."

 

need depend on/upon sb/sth: to need the help of someone or sometihng in order to exist or continue as before

She depends on her son for everything.

 

be influenced by depend on/upon sb/sth: If something depends on someone or something, it is influenced by them, or changes because of them

The choice depends on what you're willing to spend.

 

trust depend on/upon sb/sth: to be able to trust someone or something to help, or to do what you expect

You can always depend on Andy to keep his promises.