noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A motion by which something pivots. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The pivot-work in a machine. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of pivot form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

angular momentumangular motionangular velocityaxial motionbowlingcentrifugation

Example

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"This Algerian company is pivoting to smartphones."

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