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:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DezsŐ-Hungarian
Eitan-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Traianus-Ancient Roman
AdriaanAHD-ree-ah:nDutch
Monserratmoon-sə-RAHTCatalan
Eamon-Irish