pivot
/ˈpɪv.ɪt/ verb C2- To turn on an exact spot.
- To change the direction of a business, usually in response to changes in the market.
- To shift a political candidate's messaging during a general election to reflect plans and values more moderate than those advocated during the primary.
He/she/it pivots · Past pivoted · Past participle pivoted · -ing form pivoting
Verb forms
- Base form
- pivot
- He/she/it
- pivots
- Past
- pivoted
- Past participle
- pivoted
- -ing form
- pivoting
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If the preservation of biodiversity is the ultimate goal, perhaps the allocation of resources should pivot toward safeguarding native habitats rather than sustaining artificial enclosures.
Conversely, if a narrative thread failed to elicit the desired enthusiasm, he possessed the requisite dexterity to pivot, subtly altering the trajectory of the plot.
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