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View usage for: (pɪvət) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense pivots, present participle pivoting, past tense, past participle pivoted1. countable nounThe pivot in a situation is the most important thing which everything else is based on or arranged around. Forming the pivot of the exhibition is a large group of watercolours. [+ of] Synonyms: hub, centre, heart, hinge More Synonyms of pivot 2. verbIf something pivots, it balances or turns on a central point. The boat pivoted on its central axis and pointed straight at the harbour entrance. [VERB preposition/adverb] She pivots gracefully on the stage. [VERB preposition/adverb] He pivoted his whole body through ninety degrees. [VERB noun preposition] Synonyms: turn, spin, revolve, rotate More Synonyms of pivot 3. countable noun [usually singular]A pivot is the pin or the central point on which something balances or turns. The pedal had sheared off at the pivot. Synonyms: axis, swivel, axle, spindle More Synonyms of pivot Phrasal verbs: See pivot on (ˈpɪvət) noun1. a short shaft or pin supporting something that turns; fulcrum 2. the end of a shaft or arbor that terminates in a bearing 3. a person or thing upon which progress, success, etc, depends 4. the person or position from which a military formation takes its reference, as when altering position verb5. (transitive) to mount on or provide with a pivot or pivots 6. (intransitive) to turn on or as if on a pivot Word origin C17: from Old French; perhaps related to Old Provençal pua tooth of a comb pivot in American English (ˈpɪvət) noun1. a point, shaft, pin, etc. on which something turns 2. a person or thing on or around which something turns or depends, etc.; central point verb transitive5. to provide with, attach by, or mount on a pivot or pivots verb intransitive6. to turn on or as if on a pivot Word origin Fr, prob. akin to Prov pua, tooth of a comb pivot in Mechanical Engineering (pɪvət) Word forms: (regular plural) pivots noun( Mechanical engineering: Machinery and components) A pivot is a short shaft or pin supporting something that turns. The hands of a large clock are usually supported on pivots. The turning effect of a lever depends on the force and its distance from the pivot. A pivot is a short shaft or pin supporting something that turns. Synonyms of 'pivot'hub, centre, heart, hinge axis, swivel, axle, spindle turn, spin, revolve, rotate More Synonyms of pivot British English: pivot NOUN The pivot in a situation is the most important thing which everything else is based on or arranged around. Forming the pivot of the exhibition is a large group of watercolours. - American English: pivot
- Brazilian Portuguese: pivô
- Chinese: 中心点
- European Spanish: eje
- French: clé de voûte
- German: Angelpunkt
- Italian: fulcro
- Japanese: 中心
- Korean: 주축
- European Portuguese: pivô
- Latin American Spanish: eje
Translate your text for free All related terms of 'pivot'Definition the central person or thing necessary for progress or success A large group of watercolours forms the pivot of the exhibition. Definition a central shaft around which something turns The pedal had sheared off at the pivot. Definition to turn on or provide with a pivot The boat pivoted on its central axis. phrasal verbSee pivot on somethingAdditional synonymsDefinition a shaft on which a wheel or pair of wheels revolves The engine, gearbox and black axle needed to be replaced. Synonyms shaft, pin, rod, axis, pivot, spindle, arbor, mandrel Definition the middle point or part of something A large wooden table dominates the centre of the room. Synonyms middle, heart, focus, mid (archaic), core, nucleus, hub, pivot, kernel, crux, bull's-eye, midpoint, centR The metal bar served as a fulcrum. Synonyms axis, swivel, pivot, axle, spindleAdditional synonymsDefinition the most central part or important part The heart of the problem is supply and demand. Synonyms root, core, essence, centre, nucleus, marrow, hub, kernel, crux, gist, central part, nitty-gritty (informal), nub, pith, quintessenceDefinition to move or cause to move around a centre The entire circle revolved slowly. Synonyms rotate, turn, wheel, spin, twist, whirlDefinition to turn around a centre or pivot The earth rotates round the sun. Synonyms revolve, turn, wheel, spin, reel, go round, swivel, pivot, gyrate, pirouetteDefinition to revolve or cause to revolve quickly The Earth spins on its own axis. Synonyms revolve, turn, rotate, wheel, twist, reel, whirl, twirl, gyrate, pirouette, birl (Scottish) Definition a rotating rod that acts as an axle Magnetic fields pull and push the spindle of the motor. Synonyms pivot, pin, rod, axleDefinition to turn on or swing round on a central point He swivelled round to face Sarah. Synonyms turn, spin, revolve, rotate, pivot, pirouette, swing round Definition to twist, wind, or twiddle, often idly She twirled an empty glass in her fingers. Synonyms twiddle, turn, rotate, wind, spin, twist, revolve, whirl |