Linchpin: meaning, definitions and examples
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linchpin
[ หlษชnสงหpษชn ]
key component
A linchpin is a person or thing that vital to a situation or an organization, serving as the crucial factor that holds everything together. It can also refer to a pin used to prevent the wheel of a vehicle from slipping off the axle.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is the linchpin of our team, keeping everyone focused and motivated.
- The linchpin in the project was the new technology we implemented.
- Trust is the linchpin holding this partnership together.
Translations
Translations of the word "linchpin" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pino mestre
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคธเฅ เคเฅเคเคผ เคเคพ เคเคงเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Sicherung
๐ฎ๐ฉ penjepit
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะธะปัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ koลek
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใณใใใณ
๐ซ๐ท goupille
๐ช๐ธ pasador
๐น๐ท ลapka
๐ฐ๐ท ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุจูุณ
๐จ๐ฟ kolรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ kolรญk
๐จ๐ณ ้้
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤep
๐ฎ๐ธ spjald
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑัะฐะฝะดะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษnd
๐ฒ๐ฝ pasador
Etymology
The term 'linchpin' originates from the Middle English word 'lynchpin', which has roots in Old English 'lynnan' meaning 'to loosen, to release'. Originally, the term referred to a pin used to secure the wheel of a vehicle to its axle. The concept evolved to metaphorically describe a critical element or person in a system or organization who ensures its continued functioning. The phrase emphasizes the essential role this entity plays, akin to how a literal linchpin holds a wheel in place, preventing it from falling off. Over the centuries, 'linchpin' has been widely adopted in various contexts, especially in business and teamwork, highlighting its importance as a unifying agent.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,978 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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