as in rotating
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
the telescope is mounted on a tripod so you can easily pivot it for viewing in any direction
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Recent Examples of pivoting
Both car brands are pivoting to electric vehicles in a major way.
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Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
But pivoting to something inherently different is easier said than done.
—Joash Lee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The original wedding site was quite a ways outside Vancouver, where the show is primarily filmed, but concerns about the limited options for pivoting in case the unpredictable June weather interfered prompted them to move the location three or four days before filming took place.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Sources told Axios the initial plan is to bring the measure up under suspension of the rules — a process that requires a two-thirds majority for passage — before likely pivoting to consideration under a rule, which lowers the passage threshold to a simple majority.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
By staying alert to signals and then pivoting to where the need arises, this team has stayed on its toes and managed to address the critical opportunities, but also requirements of the economy.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Veterans are skilled at analyzing changing conditions and pivoting strategies to meet evolving needs.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Whether someone is just starting their career or pivoting to a new one later in life, look for the qualities that align with your vision.
—Justin Brock, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The decision not to continue the deal for new episodes stems from a change in strategy, with Max pivoting to focus more on adult and family programming, and placing less emphasis on kids fare like Sesame.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
But pivoting to something inherently different is easier said than done.
—Joash Lee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The original wedding site was quite a ways outside Vancouver, where the show is primarily filmed, but concerns about the limited options for pivoting in case the unpredictable June weather interfered prompted them to move the location three or four days before filming took place.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Sources told Axios the initial plan is to bring the measure up under suspension of the rules — a process that requires a two-thirds majority for passage — before likely pivoting to consideration under a rule, which lowers the passage threshold to a simple majority.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
By staying alert to signals and then pivoting to where the need arises, this team has stayed on its toes and managed to address the critical opportunities, but also requirements of the economy.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Veterans are skilled at analyzing changing conditions and pivoting strategies to meet evolving needs.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Whether someone is just starting their career or pivoting to a new one later in life, look for the qualities that align with your vision.
—Justin Brock, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The decision not to continue the deal for new episodes stems from a change in strategy, with Max pivoting to focus more on adult and family programming, and placing less emphasis on kids fare like Sesame.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Pivoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivoting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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