pivot

³pivot

verb

Definition of PIVOT

intransitive verb

: to turn on or as if on a pivot

transitive verb

1

: to provide with, mount on, or attach by a pivot

2

: to cause to pivot

— pivot·able \-və-tə-bəl\ adjective

Examples of PIVOT

1. The dancers pivoted on their toes and changed direction.
2. The door hinge pivots around the pin.
3. The quarterback pivoted and threw the ball to the running back.

First Known Use of PIVOT

1841

Related to PIVOT

Synonyms: turn, revolve, roll, rotate, spin, swing, swirl, swivel, twirl, twist, wheel, whirl

Related Words: screw, unscrew; twiddle; coil, crank, reel, wind; circulate

[+]more[-]hide