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
Springfield’s housing authority executive director, Michelle Lee-Hall, told The New York Times housing affordability problems have been aggravated by landlords pivoting to migrants willing to pay higher rent.
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Conor Murray, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Amos' first career was in professional football, playing for the Denver Broncos and then the Kansas City Chiefs, before pivoting to acting.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Executives can learn how small, multi-functional teams can achieve remarkable results with limited resources and gain insights into selling products, pivoting strategies and adapting to new business models.
—Greg Ombach, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Now, with the new Care Essentials line, the brand is pivoting its approach to the beauty and wellness category, focusing more on skin care specifically for the feet.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 30 Sep. 2024
Amid this shift, agents are increasingly pivoting to management.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Conor Murray, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Amos' first career was in professional football, playing for the Denver Broncos and then the Kansas City Chiefs, before pivoting to acting.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Executives can learn how small, multi-functional teams can achieve remarkable results with limited resources and gain insights into selling products, pivoting strategies and adapting to new business models.
—Greg Ombach, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Now, with the new Care Essentials line, the brand is pivoting its approach to the beauty and wellness category, focusing more on skin care specifically for the feet.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 30 Sep. 2024
Amid this shift, agents are increasingly pivoting to management.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Pivoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pivoting. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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