Sekirov Dictionary

linchpin

/ˈlɪnt͡ʃˌpɪn/

noun2

  1. A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.
  2. (figurative) A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.

verb1

  1. To adopt as, or serve as, a central cohesive source of stability and security.
forms

linchpinned · linchpinning · linchpins

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