pivot
noun
a pin, point, or short shaft on the end of which something rests and turns, or upon and about which something rotates or oscillates.
has pivoted
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present perfectof pivot (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Apparel companies, including Allbirds, which has pivoted since listing, can often struggle in the stock market as they lose buzz after their initial public offerings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Sales to data centers grew to 58% of revenue for the company, which has pivoted hard to serving the fastest-growing types of AI workloads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Since his mom was diagnosed with cancer at 83, Regis has pivoted to acting as what he calls a “capital C caregiver,” as she copes with treatment.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Rama has pivoted between downplaying the protesters as misinformed and dismissing the movement as foreign-backed.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
In the same way that food media has pivoted toward a pursuit of the best, so has the word foodie itself.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
