pivotal

1. Of, relating to, or being a pivot.

   опорныйopornyj

2. (figuratively)Being of crucial importance; central, key.

   entscheidend, ausschlaggebend, Dreh-

   основнойosnovnoj, центральныйcentralʹnyj

   being of crucial importance

1. He plays an important, almost pivotal, role.

   ruОн играет важную, практически главную роль.

   deEr spielt eine wichtige, fast entscheidende Rolle.

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2. Sami had a pivotal time in his life.

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3. Tom played a pivotal role in the company's growth.

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4. Tom played a pivotal role in the company's success.

   ruТом сыграл ключевую роль в успехе компании.

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5. Chapter fifteen contained a pivotal moment in the protagonist's character arc.

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