tent pole
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The task or item most likely to delay a project or consume the most resources.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nhiệm vụ hoặc mục tiêu có thể làm chậm dự án hoặc tiêu tốn nhiều tài nguyên
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Where it’s used:
Used
Business & corporate jargon
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “List of business terms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “tent pole” mean?
The task or item most likely to delay a project or consume the most resources.
Is “tent pole” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.