pivot — a central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪvət/
Example Sentences
- When the zombie apocalypse started, Netflix pivoted from comedy shows to survival documentaries.
- The basketball player used his left foot as a pivot to avoid the defender.
- My career plan pivots more often than a weather vane in a tornado.
pivot
NOUN[/ˈpɪvət/]
a central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates
The startup founder announced a bold pivot from selling shoes to launching an app.
Pivot on the rivet, watch the divot fly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'pivot,' possibly derived from Old French 'pive' meaning a sharp point or peg. The ultimate origin is uncertain but may be related to Latin or Germanic roots referring to pointed objects.
Breakdown
pivot (noun) - a single morpheme with no productive English affixes; the word itself refers to a pin, peg, or central point around which something rotates or turns
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📝Examples
“When the zombie apocalypse started, Netflix pivoted from comedy shows to survival documentaries.”
“The basketball player used his left foot as a pivot to avoid the defender.”
“My career plan pivots more often than a weather vane in a tornado.”
“The startup had to pivot three times before finding a profitable business model.”
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