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- Dictionarypiv·ot/ˈpivət/
noun
- 1. the central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates. Similar
verb
- 1. turn on or as if on a pivot: "the sail pivots around the axis of the mast" Similar
- 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"
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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.
PIVOT definition: 1. a fixed point supporting something that turns or balances 2. the central or most important…. Learn more.
PIVOT meaning: 1. a fixed point supporting something that turns or balances 2. the central or most important…. Learn more.
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.
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.
A pivot is the pin or the central point on which something balances or turns. The pedal had sheared off at the pivot. Synonyms: axis, swivel, axle, spindle More Synonyms of pivot. Phrasal verbs: See pivot on. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. British English pronunciation.
Definition of pivot noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of pivot verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PIVOT definition: 1. a fixed point on which something balances or turns 2. the most important part of something. Learn more.
to turn or balance on a central point (= a pivot); to make something do this Windows that pivot from a central point are easy to clean. She pivoted around and walked out.
