pivot (Meaning)
pivot (n)
the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver
axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot
pivot (v)
turn on a pivot
pivot (n.)
A fixed pin or short axis, on the end of which a wheel or other body turns.
The end of a shaft or arbor which rests and turns in a support; as, the pivot of an arbor in a watch.
Hence, figuratively: A turning point or condition; that on which important results depend; as, the pivot of an enterprise.
The officer or soldier who simply turns in his place whike the company or line moves around him in wheeling; -- called also pivot man.
pivot (v. t.)
To place on a pivot.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pivot
pivot Sentence Examples
- The company's strategy pivoted around a shift in market demand.
- The athlete's quick pivot allowed him to avoid the defender and score.
- The coach instructed the team to pivot on the whistle to change formations.
- The painter pivoted the canvas to capture the scene from a different perspective.
- The dancer's graceful pivot demonstrated their exceptional technique.
- The organization underwent a major pivot to focus on sustainability.
- The research team pivoted their investigation to explore a new avenue.
- The politician pivoted their stance to align with public sentiment.
- The company pivoted from manufacturing to providing services.
- The artist pivoted their style to embrace abstract expressionism.
FAQs About the word pivot
the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver, axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns, the act of turning on (or a
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The company's strategy pivoted around a shift in market demand.
The athlete's quick pivot allowed him to avoid the defender and score.
The coach instructed the team to pivot on the whistle to change formations.
The painter pivoted the canvas to capture the scene from a different perspective.
