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Pivot

Verb / ˈpɪvʌt / Another word for pivot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to turn or rotate on a point

Synonyms & similar words

swivel pivotman pin turn rotate spin swivel revolve twist wheel swing shift move maneuver gyrate circulate divert veer swerve bend curve

Synonyms by register

Formal

rotate revolve turn swing

Informal

turn spin swivel

Literary

gyrate wheel veer

Antonyms

stay remain halt cease continue maintain stabilize

Common collocations

  • pivot on
  • pivot around
  • pivot point
  • pivot strategy
  • pivot table
  • pivot to
  • pivot away from

Word family

noun pivot
verb pivot
adjective pivotal

Usage note

As a verb, 'pivot' often implies a significant change in direction or focus, especially in business or strategy. It can also refer to a physical rotation.

Example sentences

  1. She used a pivot to change directions quickly.
  2. He had to pivot the car to avoid hitting the dog.
  3. The basketball player pivoted and took a shot.
  4. He pivoted his head to look behind him.
  5. The company had to pivot its business strategy to stay competitive.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein
  • Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. - John F. Kennedy

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