pivot

noun
UK: /ˈpɪvət/
US: /ˈpɪvət/

  1. A central point or pin on which something balances or turns.

    1. The gate swings on a pivot.
    2. The old cannon uses a pivot to change its angle.

  2. The most important point in something, on which everything else depends.

    1. The company's pivot to online sales saved it.
    2. That game was a pivot in the team's journey to the championship.

Synonyms

turn hinge axis rotate revolve change shift switch
pivot verb

  1. To turn on a central point.

    1. She pivots gracefully on stage.
    2. He had to pivot quickly to avoid the fallen cyclist in the road.

  2. To change direction or strategy.

    1. The business needed to pivot quickly during the recession.
    2. After the initial failure, they decided to pivot their project's design.
pivot transitive-verb

  1. To turn or rotate something.

    1. The engineer pivots the camera to face the other direction.
    2. He pivots the heavy box so we can get it through the doorway.
pivot intransitive-verb

  1. To turn or rotate.

    1. The door pivots easily.
    2. Watch the dancer pivot precisely on her left foot without stumbling.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pivot" in English means: A central point or pin on which something balances or turns., The most important point in something, on which everything else depends..

The phonetic transcription of "pivot" is /ˈpɪvət/ in British English and /ˈpɪvət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pivot": turn, hinge, axis, rotate, revolve, change, shift, switch.

Example usage of "pivot": "The gate swings on a pivot.". More examples on the page.