pivot
pronunciation
How to pronounce pivot in British English:
UK [ˈpɪvət]
How to pronounce pivot in American English:
US [ˈpɪvət]
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- Noun:
- the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver
- axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
- the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot
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- Verb:
- turn on a pivot
Word Origin
- pivot (n.)
- 1610s, from French pivot, from Old French pivot "hinge pin, pivot" (12c.), also "penis," of uncertain origin. Figurative sense of "central point" is recorded from 1813.
- pivot (v.)
- by 1841, from French pivoter and from pivot (n). Related: Pivoted; pivoting.
Example
- 1. So today is not only a pivot , but a confluence of pivots .
- 2. We can draw a conclusion that this is his life foundation and pivot .
- 3. Mr netanyahu is poised to persuade ministers in the religious shas party , a pivot of his ruling coalition , not to oppose the deal .
- 4. It wants to " pivot " eastward , to soothe maritime nerves jangled by china 's rise .
- 5. There are five different views . Data ( this is the standard view ) , percentage , performance , comparison and pivot .