pivot
//ˈpɪv.ət//
Noun
pivotSingular
pivotsPlural
1
A fixed point or shaft on which something turns or rotates.
The door swings smoothly on its pivot.
2
A central or crucial person, thing, or factor on which something depends.
She is the pivot of the entire project.
Verb
pivotInfinitive
pivotPresent tense
pivotedPast tense
pivotedPast participle
pivotingPresent participle
pivotsThird-person singular
1
To turn or rotate around a fixed point.
The dancer pivoted gracefully on one foot.
2
To change direction, strategy, or focus, especially in business or decision-making.
The startup decided to pivot from hardware to software services.