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.
pivots
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pluralof pivot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof pivot (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
pivotnouna pin, point, or short shaft on the end of which something rests and turns, or upon and about which something rotates or oscillates.
Example Sentences
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At the center of the Kim sisters’ career pivots was a love of hospitality and Korean culture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Xbox leadership has insisted the "painful" cuts across its sprawling network of studios are necessary to equip it for future success, as it pivots focus to its biggest blockbuster titles.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
If it proves to be true, it’s bad news for so-called neoclouds that are also in the business of selling AI computing power as Meta pivots from a major customer to a potential rival.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
The median Fed official in the “dot plot” leans toward one rate hike by the end of 2026 and quickly pivots to pencil in one rate cut in 2027.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
The dragon pivots its head in my direction, then lets out a furious shriek.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
