Index maintenance is pivotal.
adjective /'pɪvətl/
more important than anything else in a situation, system etc. SYN key
very important.
of great importance because other things depend on it.
central and important.
extremely important and affecting how something develops.
like a pivot. [pivot = /'pɪvət/ noun, 1) a central point or pin on which something balances or turns. 2) the most important thing in a situation, system etc, which other things depend on or are based on]
A pivotal role, point or figure in something is one that is very important and affects the success of that thing. Syn:critical
The Bank of England has a pivotal role in the London money market.
pivotal to
The talks are pivotal to the success of the country.
She is at a pivotal point in her career.
a pivotal [=critical] moment/decision.
a pivotal role in European affairs.
Accountancy, law and economics are pivotal to a successful career in any financial services area.
a pivotal figure/role/idea.
a pivotal moment in the history of the Egyptian state
He played a pivotal role in the negotiations.
a pivotal figure/player in US politics /'pɑlətɪk/. [ political /pə'lɪtɪkl/, politician /ˌpɑlə'tɪʃən/]
He sees these reforms as pivotal to our economic interests in Asia.
The Court of Appeal has a pivotal role in the English legal system. [appeal = /ə'pil/ noun, a formal request to a court or to someone in authority asking for a decision to be changed.]
The elections may prove to be pivotal in Colombia's political history.
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