Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lynchpin
noun
/ˈlɪn(t)ʃˌpɪn/
Definition
A lynchpin is a crucial component that holds various parts together.
Examples
- The project manager is the lynchpin of our team, ensuring everyone stays on track.
- In this organization, effective communication is the lynchpin of successful collaboration.
- The community center serves as a lynchpin for local events and gatherings.
Meaning
The term refers to something that is essential to the functioning or stability of a larger system or organization.
Synonyms
- keystone
- cornerstone
- linchpin
- mainstay
- foundation
