pivoting

We have found lemma(root) word of pivoting : pivot.

Definitions


[ˈpɪvət], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from French, probably from the root of dialect pue ‘tooth of a comb’ and Spanish pu(y)a ‘point’. The verb dates from the mid 19th century


[ˈpɪvət], (Verb)

Definitions:
- turn on or as if on a pivot
(e.g: the sail pivots around the axis of the mast)

- (especially in a business context) completely change the way in which one does something
(e.g: the teams performed exceptionally by quickly pivoting to meet the increased demand from our customers)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from French, probably from the root of dialect pue ‘tooth of a comb’ and Spanish pu(y)a ‘point’. The verb dates from the mid 19th century




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