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linchpin

UK
/ˈlɪnʧpɪn/
US
/ˈlɪnʧpɪn/

Traduzioni

linchpinnoun
linchpins
pl
UK
/ˈlɪnʧpɪn/
US
/ˈlɪnʧpɪn/
The mechanic checked the linchpin to ensure the wheel was securely attached.
Le mécanicien a vérifié la goupille pour s'assurer que la roue était bien fixée.
pilierAu sens figuré, pour une personne ou une chose indispensable.
She is the linchpin of the team, holding everything together with her leadership skills.
Elle est le pilier de l'équipe, et elle maintient tout ensemble grâce à ses talents de leader.
Sinonimi
cornerstone
keystone
hub
pivot
linch
essential
linchpinadjective
UK
/ˈlɪntʃ.pɪn/
US
/ˈlɪntʃ.pɪn/
Used chiefly attributively to modify another noun, indicating something pivotal or central.
cléAu sens figuré, pour un élément essentiel ou déterminant.
Funding was the linchpin factor in getting the project approved.
Le financement était l'élément clé pour faire approuver le projet.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
centralAu sens figuré, surtout dans un registre plus neutre.
Sinonimi
core
indispensable
fundamental
vital
critical
essential
key
pivotal
central
crucial

Definizioni

linchpinnoun
A pin passed through the end of an axle to keep a wheel in position.
The mechanic checked the linchpin to ensure the wheel was securely attached.
A person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization.
She is the linchpin of the team, holding everything together with her leadership skills.
linchpinadjective
Pivotal; serving as the most important element in a situation, plan, or system.
Funding was the linchpin factor in getting the project approved.
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