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linchpin
This term evokes the image of a small but indispensable component that prevents a larger system from collapsing. In a professional or social context, it describes an individual whose presence is so critical that their departure would cause the entire operation to fail or disintegrate.
While similar to words like key or cornerstone, linchpin emphasizes the active role of holding disparate elements together in real-time. It suggests a dynamic stability rather than a static foundation, often implying that the person manages the connections between different people or departments.
Meanings
Examples
She is the linchpin of the entire marketing department.
Without a strong linchpin to hold the coalition together, the government will collapse.
The experienced project manager acted as the linchpin between the clients and the developers.
I wonder if I am really the linchpin of this operation or just a figurehead.
Trust is the linchpin of any successful long-term relationship.
Trust is the linchpin of any successful long-term relationship.
The old wagon wheel came off because the linchpin had rusted away.
Check the linchpin before we start moving the trailer.
He is the linchpin of our defense, and we cannot afford to lose him to injury.