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Definition pivot in American English

pivot noun

[countable] noun
/ˈpɪvət/
1

a fixed point or pin that something turns or balances on

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frames foundation support
2

the most important thing that something is based on or depends on

Example

Tax reform has become the central pivot of their domestic policy.

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feature priority element
3

a time in the electoral cycle when candidates move towards the centre ground in order to appeal to the general electorate rather than just their base

Example

It is safe to assume that the general-election 'pivot' so many expected from Donald Trump will never happen.

Definition pivot in American English