instrumental in doing

instrumental in doing something

playing an important part in doing something. John was instrumental in getting the contract to build the new building. Our senator was instrumental in defeating the bill.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Tamaya	-	Native American, Quechua
Caietanus	-	Late Roman
ÁEd	-	Ancient Irish, Irish Mythology
Bolek	BAW-lek	Polish
Yessenia	-	Spanish (Latin American)
Braeden	BRAY-dən	English (Modern)