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Word: Pivot
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from French, probably from the root of dialect pue ‘tooth of a comb’ and Spanish pu(y)a ‘point’. The verb dates from the mid 19th century
ˈpɪvət
the central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates.
Short Definition:central point or part on which mechanism turns
Word: Pivot
Speech Type: Verb
ˈpɪvət
turn on or as if on a pivot
Short Definition:turn on pivot
Examples:- the sail pivots around the axis of the mast
- the axles pivoted about the motors
- he swung round, pivoting on his heel
(especially in a business context) completely change the way in which one does something
Short Definition:completely change way one does something
Examples:- the teams performed exceptionally by quickly pivoting to meet the increased demand from our customers
- she sold off her equipment and pivoted back to her original model of running classes
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