Pivot
verb
To turn or rotate, usually around a single point.
He pivoted on his heel and walked away.
Often appears as...
- pivot on the spot
- pivot around a point
noun
The central point or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates.
The spindle is a pivot for the entire apparatus.
Often appears as...
- pivot point
- pivot mechanism
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To change your beliefs or policies based on the situation.
The company pivoted to a new business strategy in response to the market trend.
Often appears as...
- pivot to a new strategy
- pivot on an issue
Usage tips
Business, General
noun
A person or thing that is central or crucial to something.
He is the pivot of our family.
Often appears as...
- pivot of the family
- pivot of the operation
verb
In basketball, to keep one foot in place while moving the other.
He successfully executed a pivot in a tight situation during the game.
Often appears as...
- pivot in a game
- pivot on one foot
Usage tips
Sports
verb
To turn or rotate, usually around a single point.
He pivoted on his heel and walked away.
Often appears as...
- pivot on the spot
- pivot around a point
noun
The central point or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates.
The spindle is a pivot for the entire apparatus.
Often appears as...
- pivot point
- pivot mechanism
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To change your beliefs or policies based on the situation.
The company pivoted to a new business strategy in response to the market trend.
Often appears as...
- pivot to a new strategy
- pivot on an issue
Usage tips
Business, General
noun
A person or thing that is central or crucial to something.
He is the pivot of our family.
Often appears as...
- pivot of the family
- pivot of the operation
verb
In basketball, to keep one foot in place while moving the other.
He successfully executed a pivot in a tight situation during the game.
Often appears as...
- pivot in a game
- pivot on one foot
Usage tips
Sports
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Used to describe someone or something physically turning around a fixed point.
The dancer pivoted gracefully on her toes.
Pro Tip 2/2Complete Reversal
Can indicate a total change in direction or position, not just a slight turn.
After the argument, he pivoted and left the room.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Used to describe someone or something physically turning around a fixed point.
The dancer pivoted gracefully on her toes.
Pro Tip 2/2Complete Reversal
Can indicate a total change in direction or position, not just a slight turn.
After the argument, he pivoted and left the room.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Used to describe someone or something physically turning around a fixed point.
The dancer pivoted gracefully on her toes.
Pro Tip 2/2Complete Reversal
Can indicate a total change in direction or position, not just a slight turn.
After the argument, he pivoted and left the room.
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Video examples
Amos Winter: The cheap...
he just grabs the levers near the pivots and goes through a big angle every stroke, and as the going gets tougher, he just slides his hands up the levers, creates more torque, and kind of bench-presses his way out of trouble through the rough terrain. Now the big, important point here is that
Video examples
The secret to desire in...
which is why I began to explore this concept of erotic intelligence. You know, animals have sex. It's the pivot, it's biology, it's the natural instinct. We are the only ones who have an erotic life, which means that it's sexuality transformed by the human imagination.
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4 lessons from robots...
this assumption that all the needles have to be parallel this project also taught me an important lesson when in doubt when your path is blocked pivot and the last project also has to do with medical robotics and this is something that's grown out of a product
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Why some of us don't...
Fast Company magazine identified adaptability as the single most important skill to develop in order to thrive in the 21st century. The economic world is changing so quickly and unpredictably that it is the individuals and organizations that can pivot
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Who determines the...
then pivot for a moment to other legal aspects such as the fact that there are 13 countries in the world where being an atheist is illegal not only is it illegal but it is punishable by death and you see how important it is for us
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Stopping Pandemics, An...
who also have to weigh in on this decision uh so it is complicated dr fauci has said multiple times this is not a one-size-fits-all equation it's one that will need to have the flexibility um to be able to pivot and adapt and
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Sarah Ellis and Helen...
It might be an ambitious possibility that you don't feel ready for yet. Or perhaps it's a pivot that feels interesting, but just that bit out of reach. Or maybe it's a dream that you've discounted. The most important thing
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Ken Goldberg: 4 lessons...
and still reach the targets they're aiming for. So, by questioning this assumption that all the needles have to be parallel, this project also taught me an important When in doubt, when your path is blocked, pivot.
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Amazing Kangaroo...
saliva dries it has to be replaced and this is a real drain on the Kangaroos body pivots even in the shade the earth is baking hot so the Kangaroos dig away the warmed topsoil to get at the cooler ground beneath
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Tarana Burke: Me Too is...
and their hands are still raised while the media that they consume erases them and politicians who they elected to represent them pivot away from solutions.
Video examples
Amos Winter: The cheap...
he just grabs the levers near the pivots and goes through a big angle every stroke, and as the going gets tougher, he just slides his hands up the levers, creates more torque, and kind of bench-presses his way out of trouble through the rough terrain. Now the big, important point here is that
Video examples
The secret to desire in...
which is why I began to explore this concept of erotic intelligence. You know, animals have sex. It's the pivot, it's biology, it's the natural instinct. We are the only ones who have an erotic life, which means that it's sexuality transformed by the human imagination.
Video examples
4 lessons from robots...
this assumption that all the needles have to be parallel this project also taught me an important lesson when in doubt when your path is blocked pivot and the last project also has to do with medical robotics and this is something that's grown out of a product
Video examples
Why some of us don't...
Fast Company magazine identified adaptability as the single most important skill to develop in order to thrive in the 21st century. The economic world is changing so quickly and unpredictably that it is the individuals and organizations that can pivot
Video examples
Who determines the...
then pivot for a moment to other legal aspects such as the fact that there are 13 countries in the world where being an atheist is illegal not only is it illegal but it is punishable by death and you see how important it is for us
Video examples
Stopping Pandemics, An...
who also have to weigh in on this decision uh so it is complicated dr fauci has said multiple times this is not a one-size-fits-all equation it's one that will need to have the flexibility um to be able to pivot and adapt and
Video examples
Sarah Ellis and Helen...
It might be an ambitious possibility that you don't feel ready for yet. Or perhaps it's a pivot that feels interesting, but just that bit out of reach. Or maybe it's a dream that you've discounted. The most important thing
Video examples
Ken Goldberg: 4 lessons...
and still reach the targets they're aiming for. So, by questioning this assumption that all the needles have to be parallel, this project also taught me an important When in doubt, when your path is blocked, pivot.
Video examples
Amazing Kangaroo...
saliva dries it has to be replaced and this is a real drain on the Kangaroos body pivots even in the shade the earth is baking hot so the Kangaroos dig away the warmed topsoil to get at the cooler ground beneath
Video examples
Tarana Burke: Me Too is...
and their hands are still raised while the media that they consume erases them and politicians who they elected to represent them pivot away from solutions.
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Quote examples
David Olusoga
British Historian
The great untruth around which everything pivots is the idea that the defenders of these statues are the defenders of history and truth; while those who want to see them toppled or contextualised are the Huns at the gate, who would destroy national histories and bring down great men.
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Adam Grant
American Author
You want people who choose to follow because they genuinely believe in ideas, not because they're afraid to be punished if they don't. For startups, there's so much pivoting that's required that if you have a bunch of sheep, you're in bad shape.
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Mike Cernovich
American Writer
I want people to think of me as a 'Mindset' guy, a journalist, a commentator, a social media personality, a filmmaker, an author, but I got to - I have to pivot so far away from anything pro-Trump, I just got to keep going that way.
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Gunnar Peterson
American Businessman
Not to sound corny, but if life is a sport, if you're moving to dive on a fumble or pick up a basketball in transition or pivoting to grab your toddler so he doesn't fall into a pool... those are real life movements.
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Lindsay Ellis
American Critic
A lot of influencers who have made the pivot to publishing, they tend to be ghostwritten, they tend to be younger. It's a little bit of an uphill battle by nature of coming from YouTube.
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Matt Duffer
We always looked at the movie sequels that we admired, and they always pivot and they always try new things. Even if you swing and miss, at least you're trying something different.
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Sheri L. Dew
American Author
The decisions you are making right now and that you will make in the foreseeable months and years will absolutely determine whether you pivot towards the world or towards the Lord.
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Randi Weingarten
American Activist
America always pivots between collective responsibility and the idea that the individual can pull himself up by his bootstraps.
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Mary Cain
American Athlete
In so many ways, I just love athletics. It would be really hard for me to pivot outside of the sports world.
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Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
Right-wing, pivot, centre-back, full-back, right, left. I've never felt uncomfortable anywhere.
Quote examples
David Olusoga
British Historian
The great untruth around which everything pivots is the idea that the defenders of these statues are the defenders of history and truth; while those who want to see them toppled or contextualised are the Huns at the gate, who would destroy national histories and bring down great men.
Quote examples
Adam Grant
American Author
You want people who choose to follow because they genuinely believe in ideas, not because they're afraid to be punished if they don't. For startups, there's so much pivoting that's required that if you have a bunch of sheep, you're in bad shape.
Quote examples
Mike Cernovich
American Writer
I want people to think of me as a 'Mindset' guy, a journalist, a commentator, a social media personality, a filmmaker, an author, but I got to - I have to pivot so far away from anything pro-Trump, I just got to keep going that way.
Quote examples
Gunnar Peterson
American Businessman
Not to sound corny, but if life is a sport, if you're moving to dive on a fumble or pick up a basketball in transition or pivoting to grab your toddler so he doesn't fall into a pool... those are real life movements.
Quote examples
Lindsay Ellis
American Critic
A lot of influencers who have made the pivot to publishing, they tend to be ghostwritten, they tend to be younger. It's a little bit of an uphill battle by nature of coming from YouTube.
Quote examples
Matt Duffer
We always looked at the movie sequels that we admired, and they always pivot and they always try new things. Even if you swing and miss, at least you're trying something different.
Quote examples
Sheri L. Dew
American Author
The decisions you are making right now and that you will make in the foreseeable months and years will absolutely determine whether you pivot towards the world or towards the Lord.
Quote examples
Randi Weingarten
American Activist
America always pivots between collective responsibility and the idea that the individual can pull himself up by his bootstraps.
Quote examples
Mary Cain
American Athlete
In so many ways, I just love athletics. It would be really hard for me to pivot outside of the sports world.
Quote examples
Sergio Ramos
Spanish Athlete
Right-wing, pivot, centre-back, full-back, right, left. I've never felt uncomfortable anywhere.
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