1. turned on or as if on a pivot; rotated around a central point
2. changed direction or focus quickly and decisively
Usage: business; informal

Examples

• She pivoted on her heel and walked away.
• The basketball player pivoted to avoid the defender.
• The door pivoted smoothly on its hinges.
• The company pivoted to online sales during the pandemic.
• He pivoted his strategy after the initial plan failed.
• The dancer pivoted gracefully across the stage.
• The startup pivoted from hardware to software development.