pivot

🇺🇸 /ˈpɪvət/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpɪvət/
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noun
R

A point or part that something turns around or balances on.

The ballerina spun around on her pivot.

R

The most important person or thing in a group, situation, or system.

In our discussion, the main subject will be our pivot point.

verb
R

To turn or move around a point or to make something do this.

When she heard her name, she quickly pivoted to see who was calling her.

R

To change direction or way of doing something.

After the survey, the team decided to pivot their strategy to focus more on customer feedback.

translation

n. A point or part that something turns around or balances on.; The most important person or thing in a group, situation, or system.
v. To turn or move around a point or to make something do this.; To change direction or way of doing something.

Word Forms

3rd Present pivots
Past pivoted
Perfect pivoted
Progressive pivoting
Plural pivots