keyman
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6.0
- noun
- /ˈkiːˌmæn/
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figura clave
- As a keyman in the company, she was responsible for driving major decisions and strategies.
Examples
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As Aydin and Keyman argue, "the main conclusion from the impasse of Turkish politics in the 1990s was the following.
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The success of the project relied heavily on its keyman, who coordinated all the efforts.
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Every organization needs a keyman to ensure that all aspects run smoothly and efficiently.
Synonyms
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3.2
An important person who helps decide what happens in a group
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7.0
The most important person who controls a group or activity
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3.8
A person or company that has a lot of power in a field
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6.9
A person who others trust most in a group or situation
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6.1
Main person who leads and speaks for a project or task
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3.8
An important person who plays the main role in a group or event
A central player who others depend on in a game or team task
How Important
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Keyman uses key in the sense 'important' or 'central', like the phrase 'key to success', so a keyman is someone who holds an essential role in a team or project.