Pivot

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪvət/

Pivot (noun)

  1. A fixed point that something turns around.
  2. A person or thing that is very important in a situation.

Examples

  • The wheel rotates around a pivot.
  • The dancer balanced on the pivot of her foot.

Common collocations: central pivot, pivot point, key pivot, pivot role, pivot quickly

Pivot (verb)

  1. To turn or rotate around a central point.
  2. To change direction or focus in a situation or strategy.

Examples

  • The dancer pivoted gracefully on one foot.
  • He pivoted to face the audience.

Synonyms of Pivot

Neutral

Antonyms of Pivot

  • — When discussing central vs. outer points.