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   pivot

   /ˈpɪvət/

   noun

   • 1. the central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates. Similar central shaftfulcrumaxisaxleswivelpinhubspindlehingepintlekingpingudgeontrunnion
   • ▪ a person or thing that plays a central part in a situation or enterprise: "the pivot of community life was the chapel" Similar centrefocal pointfocuscentral pointhubheartnucleusraison d'êtrecruxkeystonecornerstonelinchpinkingpin
   • ▪ the person or position from which a body of troops takes its reference point when moving or changing course.
   • ▪ a player in a central position in a team sport.
   • ▪ a movement in which the player holding the ball may move in any direction with one foot, while keeping the other (the pivot foot) in contact with the floor.

   verb

   • 1. turn on or as if on a pivot: "the sail pivots around the axis of the mast" Similar rotateturnrevolvespinswiveltwirlwhirlwheeloscillate
   • ▪ provide (a mechanism) with a pivot; fix (a mechanism) on a pivot.
   • ▪ depend on: "the government's reaction pivoted on the response of the Prime Minister" Similar dependhingeturncentrehangrelyrestbe contingentrevolve around
   • 2. (especially in a business context) completely change the way in which one does something: "the teams performed exceptionally by quickly pivoting to meet the increased demand from our customers"
   • ▪ begin to run or manage (something) in a completely different way: "practice creativity in pivoting your business from its current platforms to new ways of service deliveries"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French, probably from the root of dialect pue ‘tooth of a comb’ and Spanish pu(y)a ‘point’. The verb dates from the mid 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. pivotability noun
   • 2. pivotable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPIVOT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of pivot as a noun and a verb in English, with examples of usage and synonyms. Find out how pivot can refer to a fixed point, a central person or thing, a basketball position, or a change of direction or topic.

   • English (US)

     PIVOT meaning: 1. a fixed point supporting something that...

   • Pronunciation in English

     PIVOT pronunciation. How to say PIVOT. Listen to the audio...

   • Pivot: German Translation

     PIVOT translate: der Drehpunkt, sich drehen. Learn more in...

   • Pivot: Thai Translation

     pivot translate: เดือย, หมุนรอบเดือย. Learn more in the...

   • Pivot: French Translation

     PIVOT translate: pivot, pivoter. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Pivot: Russian Translation

     PIVOT translate: точка опоры, ось , основа . Learn more in...

   • Pivot Spanish Translation

     PIVOT translate: pivote, eje central, pivotar, girar,...

   • Simplified

     PIVOT translate: 枢轴；支点, 关键人物；枢纽, 转动;扭曲. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pivotPivot Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : a shaft or pin on which something turns. 2. a. : a person, thing, or factor having a major or central role, function, or effect. b. : a key player or position. specifically : an offensive position of a basketball player standing usually with back to the basket to relay passes, shoot, or provide a screen for teammates. 3.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPIVOT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of pivot as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, related words and phrases, and examples from various contexts. Find out how to pronounce pivot and translate it in different languages.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPIVOT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word pivot in English, from a pin or shaft that supports something that turns, to a person or thing on which something depends, to a basketball position or movement. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples and grammar tips.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › pivotPIVOT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Pivot definition: a pin, point, or short shaft on the end of which something rests and turns, or upon and about which something rotates or oscillates.. See examples of PIVOT used in a sentence.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pivotPivot - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   To pivot is to turn or rotate, like a hinge. Or a basketball player pivoting back and forth on one foot to protect the ball. When you're not talking about a type of swiveling movement, you can use pivot to mean the one central thing that something depends upon.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › pivotPivot - definition of pivot by The Free Dictionary

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   A pivot is a short rod or shaft on which something rotates or swings, or a person or thing on which something depends. Learn more about the different meanings and uses of pivot in various contexts, such as sports, military, and politics.