linchpin

noun

Meaning

A person or thing that is vital to the stability or success of an entire organization or system.

Examples

The new software update is the linchpin of our company's digital transformation strategy.
Trust is the linchpin of any healthy, long-lasting relationship.

Synonyms: key, core, cornerstone, keystone

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linchpin

noun

Pronunciation: ˈlɪntʃpɪn

Definition

A person or thing that is vital to the stability or success of an entire organization or system.

Examples

The new software update is the linchpin of our company's digital transformation strategy.
Trust is the linchpin of any healthy, long-lasting relationship.
He acted as the linchpin, coordinating communication between the government and the local community.

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